Sweet Potato Toast with Apple, Fig and Maple Compote

Name: Sweet Potato Toast with Apple, Fig and Maple Compote
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Yield: 6 toasts
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 melted; 1/2 cup apple cider; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 medium apples (preferably a sweeter variety such as Gala or Fuji), peeled, cored and chopped; 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) dried figs, stems discarded and chopped; 1/3 cup granola

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This warming, homey toast -- made with sweet potato instead of bread -- tastes like a delicious apple crisp. Top it with your favorite granola for a dose of crunch.

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Level: Easy

Total: 45 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 20 min

Yield: 6 toasts

Nutrition Info

Level: Easy

Total: 45 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 20 min

Yield: 6 toasts
Nutrition Info

Ingredients

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2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 melted

1/2 cup apple cider

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 medium apples (preferably a sweeter variety such as Gala or Fuji), peeled, cored and chopped

2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) dried figs, stems discarded and chopped

1/3 cup granola

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Slice off the 4 long sides of each of the sweet potatoes so the potatoes are squared off and sit flat on a cutting board. Slice the potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick planks, about 5-inches-by-2-inches (you should get 3 planks per sweet potato). Combine the sweet potatoes and melted butter in a medium bowl and toss gently to coat. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast, flipping halfway through, until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes. Remove the sweet potato toasts to 2 plates.
Meanwhile, combine the cider, maple syrup, cinnamon, apples and remaining tablespoon butter in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook until the apples are soft, about 20 minutes. Uncover, mash with a potato masher or the back of a fork and continue to cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and it has the consistency of chunky applesauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in the figs and let cool slightly. Divide the applesauce among the toasts and sprinkle with the granola. Serve immediately.