Sweet Potato and Turnip Mash

This dish is a fall tradition in my house. It’s a great, less candy-sweet alternative to the usual yam or sweet potato casserole. – Tara

Ingredients:

• 3 cups peeled, diced sweet potato
• 2 cups diced turnip
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/8 cup apple juice
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place sweet potato, turnip and vegetable oil in a 2 quart temp-tations® baking dish and toss to coat. Bake 35 minutes, stirring twice, until sweet potatoes are soft.
2. Remove from oven and add remaining ingredients. Use a large fork or masher to mash until combined. Turnips will not fully mash; this is normal. Serve immediately.

Tara’s Tip: This recipe also works well with rutabagas or carrots.