APPLE YAM CASSEROLE

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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.

Provided by PAI

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • In the casserole dish, alternately layer the sweet potatoes and apples.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together brown sugar, 1/3 cup water, cinnamon, raisins, butter and salt. Cook 5 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 180.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 125.5 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

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