Maple Sweet Potato Puree With Caramelized Onions

Serves: 5

Manley Abshire

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

52

Sweetness

46

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Butter

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

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Place sweet potatoes, 1/4 cup of the maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl

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Toss to evenly coat and place on sheet tray

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Roast in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft

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Be sure to check on them after 15 minutes and stir, if needed

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Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter and add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil

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Add the sliced onion, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and season with salt and pepper, to taste

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Saute until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes

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Remove from the heat and set aside

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Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the pan becomes dry

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Transfer sweet potato mixture to a food processor, (may need to be done in batches) and add about a tablespoon of hot water

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Pulse until just blended and then add half the caramelized onions

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Pulse just a few times until desired consistency, adding more hot water for a smoother puree

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Fold in remaining caramelized onions, reserving some for garnish

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Serve in a warm dish and garnish with the reserved caramelized onions

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YUMMY!!!