Sweet potatoes are a holiday staple and new variations pop up every year. This recipe, on the other hand, goes back to grandma's day. Combines with crisp apples and crunchy pecans, sweet potatoes are a delicious treat. For a large crowd, simply double the recipe.
Chuck Wagon Spiced Apples and Sweet Potatoes
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup apple, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/8 cup milk
1 cup whipped cream
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
Cook sweet potatoes at a simmer 20 minutes until tender. Drain. Melt butter in a sauce pan. Add apples, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, ginger and simmer 5 minutes until apples are tender. Combine apples, sweet potatoes and milk. Mash with a potato masher or fork. Serve topped with whipped cream and pecans. Serves 2 night herd riders or 4 school marms.
Recipe courtesy of 'Authentic Cowboy Cookery Then and Now' by Carol Bardelli.
