Whipped Sweet Potatoes With Ginger And Caramelized Apples Recipe

Ingredients

4 large sweet potatoes, pierced with the tines of a fork

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened

2 tablespoons heavy cream

1/2 cup applesauce, preferably homemade

2 teaspoons grated fresh peeled ginger

1 teaspoon coarse salt

Freshly ground pepper

2 apples (1 pound), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces

3 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 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.

Cut each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the 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.

Transfer potato mixture to an ovenproof dish. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, toss apples with sugar in a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes.

Remove potato mixture from oven; top with caramelized apples, and serve.