Ingredients:

4 lrg sweet potatoes, peeled, cut in large cubes

2 med. apples,

1/2+ cups light brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

3+ tbl unsalted butter

1/2 tsp maple extract

1/2 tbl lemon juice

water + a dash of cinnamon for boiling pot

Directions:

1. 350° oven.

2. In a deep pot, add enough water and a dash of cinnamon to cover potato cubes. Bring to a boil and boil approx. 15-20 minutes. Potatoes should be soft but not mushy.

3. Add sliced apples to a small skillet with some butter, extract and lemon juice. Gently simmer on low about ten minutes until apples soften.

4. Remove half of the boiled potatoes to a mixing bowl and using a masher, mash, add butter, brown sugar and spices and blend well. Add soft apples and blend again.

5. Lightly spray a 7 x 11 baking dish. Spoon mashed sweet potatoes and apple into dish and spread evenly. Place reserved sweet potato cubes on top and gently press into mashed sweet potatoes/apples. Lightly sprinkle with some brown sugar and some nutmeg. Cover tight and bake about thirty minutes.

6. Approx. 8 servings.

Bon Appetit!