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Sweet Potato and Apple Puree
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Vegetarian
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Preparation Time
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20 mins
15 mins
35 mins
Bright apple flavor, plus a surprising tanginess. This sweet puree is a nice change of pace from the usual mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
* 2 1/2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
* 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch cubes
* 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
* 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch cubes
* 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Transfer mixture to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cover with foil; bake until vegetables are almost soft, about 40 minutes. Mix in apples. Cover and bake until sweet potatoes and apples are very tender, about 30 minutes longer. Cool slightly.
2. Transfer mixture to processor and puree until smooth. Transfer to microwave-safe bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
3. Stir cream into sweet potato-apple puree. Microwave on high until heated through, about 4 minutes. Serve hot.
2. Transfer mixture to processor and puree until smooth. Transfer to microwave-safe bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
3. Stir cream into sweet potato-apple puree. Microwave on high until heated through, about 4 minutes. Serve hot.
