Jersey Sweet Potatoes

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Availability: Year-round
Origin: USA-CA

Melissa’s Jersey Sweet Potatoes are an heirloom sweet potato variety prized for their dry, meaty texture and light-colored skin and flesh. Beneath their light yellow to white skin, which is often a golden yellow color at harvest and fades to a buff or tan hue after storage, Jersey Sweet Potatoes reveal creamy white to light yellow flesh. Unlike moist, high-sugar orange sweet potato varieties, Jersey Sweet Potatoes are firmer and drier, but they turn sweet and creamy when cooked.

Melissa’s Jersey Sweet Potatoes have an earthy, rich sweetness and a dense, meaty texture that sets them apart from moister varieties such as Garnet or Jewel. They can be prepared with the skin on or peeled, and hold their shape exceptionally well in cooking, making Jersey Sweet Potatoes a reliable choice for recipes where a less watery, more substantial texture is preferred.

Enjoy Melissa’s Jersey Sweet Potatoes baked, roasted, boiled, or fried to bring out their natural sweetness and earthy depth of flavor. They pair wonderfully with butter, savory herbs, spices, and meats, and their firm texture makes them excellent for roasting and frying. Jersey Sweet Potatoes also hold their shape well in soups and stews, and suit baking nicely.

Storage: Store Melissa's Jersey Sweet Potatoes in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight, preferably in a basket or open bin. Do not refrigerate. Properly stored, sweet potatoes keep for several weeks, though they are best used within 2 weeks of purchase for optimum quality.