Individual Sweet Potato and Apple Souffles
- 1 large sweet potato (10 ounces), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 large apple (8 ounces), such as Granny Smith, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg yolk plus 4 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange sweet potato pieces in an even layer on sheet, and cover with parchment, then foil.
- Bake 20 minutes.
- Add apple pieces, spreading evenly.
- Cover; bake until tender, about 20 minutes more.
- Transfer sheet to a wire rack.
- Uncover, and let cool completely, about 15 minutes.
- In a food processor, puree sweet potato, apple, salt, allspice, and 1 tablespoon sugar until combined, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons water if necessary to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Pass through a medium sieve into a bowl.
- Stir in egg yolk and flour until combined.
- With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form (do not overbeat).
- Whisk one-third of the egg white mixture into the sweet potato mixture.
- Using a flexible spatula, gently fold in remaining egg whites.
- Place six 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups on a rimmed baking sheet; divide puree evenly among dishes.
- Bake just until puffed and cooked through, about 14 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 116
- Saturated Fat: .3g
- Unsaturated Fat: .5g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 113mg
- Fiber: 2g
sweet potato, apple, salt, ground allspice, sugar, egg yolk, flour
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/individual-sweet-potato-and-apple-souffles-394068 (may not work)