Sweet Potatoes - Chipotle sweet potatoes and spiced apple puree

By á-47

Ingredients

• 2 large tart apples, peeled and quartered
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
• 1 1/2 tea. salt, divided
• 1/4 tea. Chinese five-spice powder
• 4 lb. sweet potatoes (about 6 large) peeled and quartered
• 1/4 cup milk, warmed
• 2 tea. minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 / 4tea. pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In an ungreased 7x11 dish, toss apples, lemon juice, honey, butter, 1/2 tea. salt and five-spice powder. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until apples are tender, turning once.

Meanwhile, place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Over very low heat, stir potatoes for 1-2 minutes or until steam has evaporated.

Place potatoes in food processor; add the milk, chipotle peppers, pepper and remaining salt. Cover and process until smooth Transfer to a serving bowl; keep warm.

Place apples and cooking juices in a clean food processor; cover and process until smooth. Spoon over sweet potato puree.