MASHED YAMS AND APPLES

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Categories     Herb     Side     Low Cal     Low Sodium     Apple     Sweet Potato/Yam     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 8-ounce Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil yams in pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Add apple; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Place yams and apples on large baking sheet. Bake until slightly dry, about 10 minutes. Blend yams and apple in processor until smooth. Add butter and spices; blend until butter melts. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.) Transfer mixture to medium saucepan. Stir yams over medium-low heat until hot.

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