FRESH SWEET POTATOES RECIPES

Steps:

• If using fresh sweet potatoes, place in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 25-40 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly and peel. Cut into chunks., Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a 2-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine butter, syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over potatoes. , Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until heated through.

Steps:

• Start with clean hands, equipment, and countertops.
• Peel the sweet potatoes, then wash under cold water.
• Cut up the sweet potatoes—For cubes, dice into cubes no larger than ½" inch.For slices, cut into discs ¼" thickFor shreds, use the large holes of a box grater and shred the sweet potatoes
• Blanch or bake the sweet potatoes—To blanch: Add the sweet potatoes to boiling water (or set them in a steamer basket over boiling water) for 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.To bake: Spread the sweet potatoes onto a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (177°C) for 20 minutes.
• Arrange the sweet potatoes on dehydrator trays, utilizing a mesh liner to prevent the sweet potatoes from falling through the holes as it shrinks.
• Dehydrate at 125ºF (52ºC) for 8-12 hours until the sweet potato is dry and hard (see note 2).
• Storage Tips