Sweet Potato and Apple Stuffing

Sweet Potato and Apple Stuffing
Easy to make and a great make-ahead dish.

2 pounds sweet potatoes, unpeeled
2 tablespoons butter (unsalted preferred)
4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces (for dotting)
1 1/2 cups onions, copped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 cups green apples, diced
1/2 cup apple cider
2 cups dry, unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1.) In a large pot, bring water to a boil and simmer, covered, the sweet potatoes. When potatoes are tender, drain, let cool, remove skins, and mash in a large bowl.

2.) In a large skillet on medium-high heat, melt the 2 tablespoons butter. Add onions, celery, salt, and pepper, cooking and stirring 5 minutes, or until veggies are tender. Add apples, cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, cooking and stirring 3-4 minutes until apples are tender but still firm.

3.) Add skillet ingredients and breadcrumbs to sweet potatoes and stir in. Season to taste and adjust moisture, if necessary, with stock.

4.) Turn into a large, shallow buttered baking dish, dot with cut butter, and bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes, until browned and bubbly.