Sweet Potato & Carrot Puree - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into 2-inch pieces
2 lbs carrots, peeled & cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
8 tablespoons butter
1 cup sour cream or 1 cup cream
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
salt and pepper
cinnamon (optional)

Preparation

Cook potatoes and carrots in a large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
Add sugar and 2 tbsp butter.
Cook until almost all liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
Mix in remaining butter, sour cream and cloves.
Working in batches, puree mixture in food processor.
Season with salt & pepper.
Sprinkle top with cinnamon if desired.