SMASHED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES

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Looking for ways to cut down on the number of dishes that require oven time on Thanksgiving, I devised a sweet potato dish that can be made ahead in a slow cooker. It's not too sweet, and it makes a perfect side for turkey or ham. -Judy Batson, Tampa, FL

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 8 cups)
1-1/2 pounds tart apples, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
1-1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 bottle (12 ounces) light beer or additional unsweetened apple juice
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

Place potatoes and apples in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add apple juice and beer. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until potatoes are tender., Drain; return to slow cooker. Add brown sugar, sour cream and butter. Mash potato mixture to reach desired consistency. If desired, top with minced chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.