2
pounds yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. (1/4 stick) butter
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
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.
Serves 4, easily increased
