Sweet Potatoes With Caramelized Apples

Chef #261868's Note:

A nice variation on a favorite side dish for fall dinners.

• Total Time: 2 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 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.

Reviews

[lazyme]

Yum! These were very simple and very good. The only thing that I would do differently next time is to add a little more ginger - but then we're big ginger fans here. The caramelized apples were a great treat on this tasty dish. Thanks Amanda.