Jumbo Whole Sweet Potato Recipe
served with cinnamon butter
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Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes
Cinnamon Butter
Method
Preparing the Sweet Potatoes
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Wash and Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Thoroughly wash the jumbo sweet potatoes under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
- 3
Pierce the Sweet Potatoes
Using a fork, pierce each sweet potato several times on all sides to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- 4
Bake the Sweet Potatoes
Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
Making the Cinnamon Butter
- 5
Soften the Butter
In a medium bowl, add 1 cup of unsalted butter and let it sit at room temperature until softened.
- 6
Mix the Ingredients
Add 2 tsp of ground cinnamon, 2 tbs of brown sugar, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the softened butter. Mix well with a fork or a hand mixer until all ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
- 7
Chill the Cinnamon Butter
Transfer the cinnamon butter to a small serving dish or roll it into a log using parchment paper, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Sweet Potatoes
Once the sweet potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Cut a slit down the center of each sweet potato and fluff the insides with a fork.
- 9
Add Cinnamon Butter
Top each sweet potato with a generous dollop of cinnamon butter and allow it to melt into the warm flesh.
- 10
Enjoy!
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious jumbo whole sweet potatoes with cinnamon butter.
