For my pen pal Mandy! Enjoy

Jessica you've done it again!  Jessica Seinfelds recipe for home made donuts its to die for!  She has just released another great cookbook with simple, tasty and unique twists on family classics.  What fun!

Sweet Potato Donuts w/ Roasted Apple Filling

(makes 2 dozen)

Sweet Potato Donuts:

• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch-sliced
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons butter for greasing the molds
• Roasted Apple Filling:

• 2 apples, preferably Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoon butter
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Steam the sweet potato until soft and mash with a fork until smooth. Set aside.
2. Sprinkle the yeast over 1/4 cup warm water and let it sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
3. Transfer the mashed sweet potato to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and add the evaporated milk, buttermilk, and 1/3 cup water. Mix about 3 minutes. Add the sugar and mix until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Turn the mixer to low and add the foamy yeast, then add the flour 1/2 cup at a time. Mix for 1 more minute. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
4. Meanwhile, make the filling: Toss the apples with the lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon. Set a large skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes, then add the apples and butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are browned and slightly softened, about 30 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract and set aside to cool.
5. Generously butter two 12-cups muffin tins, then sprinkle the molds lightly with sugar. Fill each mold with 3 tablespoons of the soft, wet dough, then press a piece of roasted apple into the center of each. Gently gather the dough together to cover the apple and pinch the top seam tightly. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350′F.
7. Uncover the donuts and bake until puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.