CHIPOTLE SWEET POTATO AND SPICED APPLE PUREES

CHIPOTLE SWEET POTATO AND SPICED APPLE PUREES image

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large tart apples, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1-1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1/4 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
4 lbs. sweet potatoes (about 6 large), peeled and quartered
1/3 cup fat-free milk, warmed
2 tsp. minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper

Steps:

1. In an ungreased 11-in.x7-in. baking dish, toss the apples, lemon juice, honey, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and five-spice powder. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until apples are tender, turning once. 2. Meanwhile, place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Over very low heat, stir potatoes for 1 to 2 minutes or until steam has evaporated. 3. Place potatoes in a food processor; add the milk, chipotle peppers, pepper and remaining salt. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl; keep warm. 4. Place apples and cooking juices in a clean food processor; cover and process until smooth. Mix intor sweet potato puree.