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.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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