Apple-Sweet Potato Bake Recipe

Apple-Sweet Potato Bake Recipe
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Apples and sweet potatoes are perfect partners in this slightly sweet casserole from our home economists. Every bite tastes like fall!

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  • 8 Servings
  • Prep: 45 min. Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 4 medium tart apples, peeled
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

  • Scrub sweet potatoes with a vegetable brush under cold water. Pierce skin in several places; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 35-45 minutes or until almost tender. Cool slightly; peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-in. slices.
  • Cut the apples into 1/4-in. slices; toss with lemon juice. In a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish, alternately arrange sweet potato and apple slices. Sprinkle with pecans.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, honey, orange juice, cinnamon and ginger. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; pour over potatoes and apples. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 410 calories, 17 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 132 mg sodium, 66 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Apple-Sweet Potato Bake published in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p120

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