Apple Yam Casserole

Apple Yam Casserole

What Americans call yams are actually a variety of sweet potato. Fragrant sweet potatoes layered with Granny Smith apples and topped with a sweet mixture of brown sugar and raisins make this a great recipe for all holidays, but best for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored and sliced
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 slices lemon, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.

Step 2
In the casserole dish, alternately layer the sweet potatoes and apples.

Step 3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together brown sugar, 1/3 cup water, cinnamon, raisins, butter and salt. Cook 5 minutes.

Step 4
In a small bowl, stir together remaining water and flour. Combine with the brown sugar mixture. Pour over the sweet potatoes and apples. Place the lemon slices on top.

Step 5
Bake covered in the preheated oven 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180
Calories
3g
Fat
39g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat3g 4%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Cholesterol8mg 3%
Sodium126mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate39g 14%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars25g
Protein2g
Vitamin C7mg 35%
Calcium38mg 3%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium308mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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