Whipped Sweet Potatotes with Caramelized Apples

4 large sweet potatoes
1/4 C unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp cream
1/2 C unsweetened applesauce
2 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 tsp coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tbsp sugar

Pierce sweet potatoes several times with fork.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place potatoes on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake until tender, about 1 hr 15 min. Remove from oven and let stand until cool enough to handle.

Cut each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh into large mixing bowl and discard skins. Add 2 tbsp butter and cream. Beat with electric mixer until smooth. Mix in applesauce and ginger, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Transfer mixture to an ovenproof dish and bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.

While potatoes are heating, toss apples with sugar in a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apple mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden and caranelized, about 10 minutes.

Remove sweet potatoes from oven, top with caramelized apples, and serve.

Serves 6.

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