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Published: Nov 17, 2020 · Modified: Jul 15, 2024 by Sara

How To Make Homemade Sweet Potato Butter

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Sweet Potato Butter

Sweet potato butter makes great homemade holiday gifts and is perfect for slathering over biscuits, toast, your favorite bread, or even apple slices.

Sweet Potato Butter

Sweet potato butter spread is a smooth creamy mixture of sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and fall spices that sends bread over the top. Serve this great recipe on your Thanksgiving table and you're sure to wow your guests!

You'll find it to be similar to pumpkin butter or apple butter, but with that distinctive sweet potato flavor that we love so much. It is pure perfection when spread over a hot fluffy biscuit!

If your favorite part of Thanksgiving is the sweet potato casserole or sweet potato pie, you're going to go crazy for this sweet potato butter recipe!

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  • Ingredient notes
  • How to make it
  • Homemade food gifts are so appreciated
  • More uses for sweet potato butter
  • A few items you may need:
  • FAQ's
  • More sweet potato recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • Dips & Spreads

Ingredient notes

  • Sweet potatoes - you'll start with cooked and mashed sweet potatoes. If you can find them at the grocery stores, it's great to use the ones that are already cooked and mashed. Just be sure not to sure the type that have been seasoned and sweetened. The easiest way to make your own is to bake them whole on a baking sheet, and then scoop out the flesh and mash with a potato masher or fork in a small bowl.
  • Unsweetened apple juice - if all you have is sweetened just be sure to cut back on the brown sugar a bit.
  • Dark brown sugar - it creates the richest flavor, but you could certainly use light brown sugar if you prefer. You could also use maple syrup for even more fall flair.
  • Spices - We developed this recipe using cinnamon, cloves and ginger. If you like something different, ground nutmeg for example, you should feel free to experiment with the spices of your choice.

See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.

How to make it

  1. Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan over medium high heat. Reduce the heat as soon as it is thoroughly heated and then simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  2. If any lumps remain you can process in a food processor (or use an immersion blender) to get it totally smooth.
  3. Store in an airtight container (or several smaller ones) refrigerated, for up to one week.
Sweet Potato Butter

While you're mind is on all things fall and Thanksgiving you'll want to check out Fried Turkey Breast. It's perfect for when you need just a little more turkey, or need to add a few more servings to what you already have planned.

Homemade food gifts are so appreciated

Sweet potato butter is also a perfect homemade Christmas present or hostess gift! We all know that the best gifts come from the heart!

You can whip up enough for everyone on your gift list in less than 30 minutes. Find more great gift ideas here!

Sweet Potato Butter

More uses for sweet potato butter

  • Serve this creamy spread with homemade biscuits! This is the most popular biscuit recipe here - Easy Buttermilk Biscuits.
  • Add a big spoonful to pancake batter for extra fall flavor - Banana Pancakes are the perfect choice!
  • Serve it with your morning toast, English muffins or any bread along with other spread choices like Pineapple Preserves.
  • How about a spoonful in a fall flavored soup like Red Pepper & Butternut Squash soup.
  • Pour it over softened cream cheese for an easy fall appetizer.

For a fun look at this recipe, check out the web story!

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Sweet Potato Butter

FAQ's

Is sweet potato butter good for you?

Sweet potatoes have lots of nutrients and are a good source of dietary fiber, but it is a calorie heavy food, so you want to eat in moderation.

Would sweet potato butter make a good gift?

Absolutely yes! Put it in a small jar and tie a ribbon or string around the top. It's an ideal Thanksgiving hostess gift.

How long will sweet potato butter keep in the refrigerator?

The official answer is 1 week. However, we have keep ours for up to 10-11 days with no diminishing quality or taste. As always, use common sense as your judge. If it's discolored or has an odd odor, discard it.

More sweet potato recipes

  • Sweet potato biscuits
  • Sweet potato muffins
  • Sweet potato cornbread
  • Sweet potatoes - Gullah style
  • Sweet potato praline pie
  • Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes

📖 Recipe

sweet potato butter in jar.

Sweet Potato Butter

Sara
Sweet potato butter makes great holiday gifts and is perfect for slathering over biscuits, toast, or your favorite bread.
4.66 from 26 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 23 ounces
Calories 27 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1-½ cup unsweetened apple juice
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium high heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until liquid is mostly absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • If lumps remain, blend in a food processor until smooth. Be sure to vent so steam can escape!
  • Store in an airtight container, refrigerated for up to one week, or divide between 4-8 oz. sterilized jars and can to give as gifts.

Notes

  • Bake and then mash sweet potatoes or buy pre-cooked and mashed if available.
  • Light brown sugar can be substituted for dark brown.
  • Sweetened apple juice can be used, but if so, reduce the amount of brown sugar in half. 

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2461IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword food gift, Jam, Jelly, Sauce, sweet potatoes
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Comments

  1. Luci says

    November 17, 2020 at 11:16 am

    5 stars
    I've never made sweet potato butter, but after seeing your recipe I'm definitely giving it a try! I looks so creamy and delicious! Makes for the perfect Thanksgiving spread! How long do you recommend for storing the spread? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      November 19, 2020 at 8:54 pm

      Hey there! I would recommend using it within a week if you store it in the fridge, but you can also freeze it for several months.

      Reply
      • Kelly says

        February 22, 2025 at 10:38 pm

        5 stars
        I have JUST made this and I am IN LOVE! I have purchased sweet potato butter from a local farm but I have never made it! Can you tell me the best way to freeze it? I can not let one drop of this go to waste! Alternatively, if I were to can it, would the 10 min water bath method be sufficient? That's the only one I've done with my fig preserves.

  2. Zainab says

    November 17, 2020 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    I've had pumpkin butter, but never sweet potato butter! This looks divine and I can't wait to try it soon!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      November 17, 2020 at 4:38 pm

      Hope you enjoy, Zainab!

      Reply
  3. Angela says

    November 17, 2020 at 11:51 am

    5 stars
    This is a fun gift to give. I have never had anything like it. Yum!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      November 17, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      We think it will be a unique gift too!

      Reply
      • Soniya says

        September 17, 2021 at 3:21 pm

        Sweet potato butter sounds so delicious . My family loves apple butter Can't wait to make this recipe...Thanks !

    • Roger says

      September 13, 2024 at 4:11 pm

      Can I process it like apple butter in a water bath

      Reply
  4. Sunrita says

    November 17, 2020 at 12:26 pm

    I have never heard of sweet potato butter! So easy to make and I am sure it will taste great too! What a good idea.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      November 17, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      Thanks so much, Sunrita!

      Reply
  5. Maria says

    November 19, 2020 at 11:12 am

    5 stars
    WOW! Never tried this as butter! This is awesome <3 and looks so yummy too

    Reply
    • Pam says

      November 20, 2020 at 10:47 am

      Thanks so much Maria.

      Reply
  6. Diane says

    December 01, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    This sounds great! Can this be processed for long time storage?

    Reply
    • Pam says

      December 02, 2020 at 11:45 am

      I feel sure that it could Diane. Canning/processing has never been our thing, so we haven't test it.

      Reply
  7. Jessica Stroup says

    September 17, 2021 at 10:14 am

    5 stars
    What a fantastic idea! Absolutely love this recipe!

    Reply
  8. Emily Flint says

    September 17, 2021 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    This sweet potato butter was so delicious! I'm so glad I found something unique to give as a gift this year.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      September 17, 2021 at 3:29 pm

      Hope everyone loves it!

      Reply
  9. Jenn says

    September 17, 2021 at 10:54 am

    5 stars
    This is amazing! I put it on everything from biscuits to toast, and I even made a few jars to give away. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      September 17, 2021 at 3:29 pm

      Thanks for letting us know!

      Reply
  10. Natalie says

    September 17, 2021 at 12:48 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds delicious. What a great idea! I have sweet potatoes in my pantry. I will make the spread this weekend. Can't wait.

    Reply
  11. Myra says

    January 31, 2023 at 12:01 am

    Can’t wait to make this . I have a Question . Will Sweet potato butter spread last longer if you do a water bath

    Reply
    • Pam says

      January 31, 2023 at 1:47 pm

      I would think so, Myra. Preserving is the purpose of water bath canning, right? However, we have literally no experience at all, so we are not experts on the matter.

      Reply
  12. Carrie says

    March 13, 2023 at 7:25 pm

    Okay I want to make this but when you three times it the apple juice is a weird amount what is 3 1.5 cups ?should be four and a half cups total ?

    Reply
    • Pam says

      March 15, 2023 at 4:31 pm

      Yes, 3 x 1.5 = 4.5 Sorry, if the calculator made it sound odd.

      Reply
  13. David P says

    May 15, 2023 at 1:30 pm

    I've bought this before with chopped pecans in it. What would be the best time to add them to the sweet potato butter?

    Reply
    • Pam says

      May 15, 2023 at 5:40 pm

      Hi David, If you want your pecans in fairly large pieces I would add them after the food processor step, but if you want them more fine add them part of the way through the food processing.

      Reply
  14. Lucy says

    December 02, 2023 at 1:34 pm

    FYI, this would be unsafe to can due to the density. Freeze or refrigerate.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      December 02, 2023 at 10:07 pm

      Thank you for your comment, Lucy. Our instructions and notes do say to store in the refrigerator.

      Reply
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