Storage

Sweet potatoes should be stored at room temperature in a dry, dark location.

Root Cellar

Like garlic, onions and squash, sweet potatoes should be kept in a cool, dry location such as an attic, garage, or unheated room. Sweet potatoes stored at less than 50 degrees will deteriorate more quickly. We have stored sweet potatoes in a kitchen cupboard for as long as 10 months!

Recipes

Sweet Potato Gratin

This is great anytime, but we served this to rave reviews last Thanksgiving as a savory alternative to Caroline’s family’s traditional sweet spiced yams.

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 4 lbs. sweet potatoes
• Salt & pepper
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Generously butter a 2-qt gratin dish and set aside. Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes 1/4 inch thick. Arrange the slices in overlapping layers in the dish, seasoning each layer with salt & pepper. Combine the cream and thyme in a small bowl and pour evenly over the potatoes to cover. Sprinkle cheese on top. Wrap the dish with foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the sweet potatoes are soft and caramelized, 15-20 minutes longer. Allow to cool and set 5-10 minutes before cutting to serve.