Molasses Butter For Baked Whole Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Molasses Butter For Baked Whole Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Butter; Light Molasses; Cinnamon; Orange Zest; Chili Powder; Salt; Cayenne Pepper

Elevate your baked sweet potatoes with this irresistible spiced molasses butter! Imagine the warm, fluffy sweetness of perfectly baked yams, generously topped with a rich, flavorful butter infused with molasses and warming spices. This recipe is incredibly easy to make – whip it up in minutes and enjoy it immediately or prepare it up to a week in advance for ultimate convenience. Double the recipe to have plenty on hand for your next gathering or freeze leftovers for future sweet potato bliss. Perfect for 5-6 medium sweet potatoes.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 2009.1 kcal

Protein 5g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

Molasses Butter For Baked Whole Sweet Potatoes

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Molasses Butter For Baked Whole Sweet Potatoes

In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Beat in 1/4 cup molasses, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves until well combined.
Cover the bowl and chill the molasses butter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (Can be made up to 1 week in advance)
Bake your sweet potatoes until tender. (Baking time will vary depending on size and method).
Once baked, use a sharp knife to cut several slits lengthwise down the center of each sweet potato, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Gently press the ends of the sweet potato together to slightly open the slits, exposing the sweet potato flesh.
Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chilled molasses butter into the slits of each sweet potato.
Serve immediately and enjoy! Pass the extra spiced butter at the table for guests to add more as desired.