Sweet Potatoes With Caramelized Apples |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A nice variation on a favorite side dish for fall dinners. Ingredients:
4 large sweet potatoes, pierced with the tines of a fork |
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened |
2 tablespoons heavy cream |
1/2 cup applesauce, preferably homemade |
2 teaspoons peeled grated fresh ginger |
1 teaspoon coarse salt |
fresh ground pepper |
2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 pound) |
3 tablespoons sugar |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°. Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until tender, 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand until cool enough to handle. 2. Cut each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; discard skins. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the cream; mix on medium speed until smooth. Mix in applesauce and ginger; season with salt and pepper. 3. Transfer potato mixture to an ovenproof dish. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, toss apples with sugar in a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apple mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes. 5. Remove potato mixture from oven; top with caramelized apples, and serve. |
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