Messy Purple Sweet Potato Recipe
Steamed Purple Sweet Potato with Brown Sugar.
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Ingredients
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Method
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- 1
Prep and set up the steamer
Rinse the purple sweet potatoes well. Fill the bottom of a steamer pot with 2 cups of water and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 2
Steam the potatoes
Place the potatoes in the steamer basket, cover, and steam over medium heat until tender, about 25–30 minutes. Test for doneness by piercing with a fork; it should slide in easily.
- 3
Make the brown sugar glaze
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt; cook until the mixture is glossy and just bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- 4
Finish the potatoes
Once the potatoes are tender, transfer them to a warm serving bowl. Roughly mash with a fork or potato masher to keep some texture, then drizzle the warm glaze over and toss gently to coat in a rustic, messy way.
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Serve messy
Divide into bowls while warm. If desired, spoon a little extra glaze over each portion and serve immediately.
