6 medium sized sweet potatoes, about 2 1/2 lb.
Boiling salted water
2 tbsp. maple syrup
4 to 8 tbsp. butter
4 medium sized apples (such as Fuji), cored and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1/4 c. orange juice
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
Salt to taste

Scrub sweet potatoes, cover with boiling salted water, cover pot, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. maple syrup with half of the butter in a skillet. Add the apple slices and turn to coat with mixture. Simmer very gently until barely tender, about 10 minutes, turning twice during the cooking. Drain the potatoes, peel, and mash or puree them. Add the remaining butter, remaining maple syrup, orange juice, orange rind, and salt to taste. Beat until light and fluffy. Mound the mixture on top of the apple pieces and serve.

Serves 10.

The hint of maple flavor add subtle sweetness.