MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES

Ingredients

• 5 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 tbsp salted butter, divided
• 2 cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• Chopped fresh parsley*

Directions

1. Cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes; drain.
2. Meanwhile, melt 1 tbsp butter in a large frypan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté onion until softened. Add apples and water. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 - 15 minutes.
3. Combine apple mixture with sweet potatoes, 2 tbsp butter, salt, pepper, lemon juice and nutmeg. Beat with an electric mixer or mash with a potato masher until combined. Some pieces of onion may remain. Spoon into a serving dish. Garnish with parsley.