Sherried Sweet Potatoes & Apples

Step 1: In a kettle, combine the sweet potatoes with enough water to cover by 1 inch and boil for 35 minutes, until tender.

Step 2: Drain the sweet potatoes and let them cool until they can be handled. The sweet potatoes may be prepared in advance and kept chilled overnight.

Step 3: Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them lengthwise into sixths, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.

Step 4: Peel, core and cut the apples lengthwise into sixths and crosswise into 11/2-inch pieces.

Step 5: In a large heavy skillet cook the apples in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, for 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, the brown sugar, the cinnamon and the sherry. Bring to a boil, and simmer 3 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, stirring gently, for 2 minutes, until heated through.

Step 6: Transfer to a heated serving dish.