Embark on a culinary journey with this enticing medley of yams and apples, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. Discover three distinct yet equally delectable recipes that showcase the versatility of these humble ingredients. From a classic roasted yam and apple combination to a tantalizing curry-spiced delight and a unique yam and apple soup, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Whether you're seeking a comforting side dish, a hearty main course, or a nourishing soup to warm your soul, this article has something for every palate. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant colors and irresistible aromas as you explore the culinary wonders that await within.
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YAM AND APPLE BAKE
Make and share this Yam And Apple Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In greased 2 qt casserole, layer half the yams and half the apples.
- Mix brown sugar and spices together.
- Sprinkle half over yams and apples.
- Dot with half the butter.
- Repeat layers.
- Cover and bake at 375* for 15 minutes.
- Uncover, baste with the juices,and bake 15 minutes more.
YAM AND APPLE CASSEROLE
Perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday, yams and apples are baked with a sweet glaze.
Provided by VEGAS
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place yams in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 30 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, peel, and cut into 1/3 inch thick slices.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the cornstarch and brown sugar. Mix in the apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, and allspice.
- Alternate layers of yams and apples in the prepared baking dish. Pour the apple juice mixture over the layers.
- Cover, and bake 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 30 minutes. Baste frequently with the juices from the pan to prevent drying.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.6 calories, Carbohydrate 93 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 54.9 mg, Sugar 27.8 g
HARVEST SQUASH MEDLEY
To me, cooking is an art, and I love trying new recipes. For this one, I dressed up baked butternut squash, sweet potatoes and apples with citrus and spices. -Ruth Cowley, Pipe Creek, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add squash and return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain. Place squash and sweet potatoes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, combine the honey, orange juice, butter, orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over squash and potatoes. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover; stir in apples. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with walnuts.
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YAM AND APPLE MEDLEY
I have made this for holidays for a couple of decades now. Goes great with ham or turkey, but don't save it just for holidays. Makes any meal a little festive. Can be made ahead and baked when dinner is almost ready.
Provided by ElaineAnn
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Layer half of yams, all of apples, and remaining yams and raisins in a greased 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish.
- In a small saucepan stir apple juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, and spices until smooth.
- Add butter and stir over medium heat, bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Pour over yam mixture.
- Lightly grease foil and loosely cover baking dish, greased side down.
- If making ahead, refrigerate up to 5 hours.
- Bake in preheated 400° oven for 40 to 45 minutes until apples are tender.
- I have baked these at a lower temperature if something else is roasting in the oven. Just be sure to adjust the baking time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.3, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 37.4, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 23.5, Protein 2.1
EXCELLENT YAM AND APPLE CASSEROLE
My mom made this casserole for Easter dinner. The dish received rave reviews from everyone including my 2 year old!
Provided by AngAustinBrody
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil yams for 30 minutes or until tender yet firm. For a quicker method, poke holes in the yams and microwave on high for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the cornstarch and brown sugar. Whisk in the apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, and allspice. Bring to a boil stirring occasionally. Boil 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- Preheat over to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Peel cooked yams and cut into 1/3-inch slices.
- Place a single layer of yams down into greased baking pan. Second layer will be your sliced apples. Repeat with another layer of yams.
- Dump sauce over top of yams.
- Cover pan with tinfoil and bake for one hour. Remove foil and continue baking for another half hour. Baste every half hour to prevent the yams and apples from drying out.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.7, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 75.3, Carbohydrate 91.8, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 32.5, Protein 3.3
YAM AND APPLE MEDLEY
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- At least 1 hour or up to 6 hours before serving:Grease a 1 1/2 -quart shallow baking dish. In baking dish, layer half of the yams, all of the apples, remaining yams and raisins set aside.In a small saucepan, stir apple juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, allspice and cinnamon until mixture is smooth. Add butter or margarine. Stirring over medium heat, bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over yam mixture. Lightly grease foil and tightly cover dish, greased-side down. If making ahead, refrigerate up to 5 hours.Bake, covered, in a preheated 400° oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender. Garnish with an orange slice and parsley sprig if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
SHORT-CUT APPLE YAM CASSEROLE
From an old kitchen them calendar which included recipes. When you want that easy apple & yam casserole but don't have a lot of time this is a great short cut recipe. You can either microwave this dish or use your oven. Love the versatility!
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut apples in the pie filling into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium bowl, mix the pie filling, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well blended.
- Gently stir in the cut-up yams.
- Grease a two-quart casserole dish and pour in apple-yam mixture.
- You may either microwave for approx 8-10 minutes until warmed through or you can put it into a 350F oven and bake approximately 15 minutes until warmed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 52.9, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 18.1, Protein 1.8
MY GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS WITH PINEAPPLE
Grandma was always in charge of Thanksgiving dinner in my family. This is my variation on her candied yams (sweet potatoes), and they are the best!
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the sweet potatoes in a 2-quart baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the sugar and stir until smooth. Drain the pineapple in a strainer, reserving the juice. Stir in about half the pineapple and half the pineapple juice; reserve the rest of the pineapple and juice for another use. Stir in the cinnamon, cloves and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Pour the mixture directly over the sweet potatoes.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake until the sweet potatoes are just tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the sweet potatoes are caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes more.
- Plate and serve immediately. Pour extra sauce from the bottom of the baking dish on top.
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.
Provided by PAI
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
Tips:
- For the best flavor, choose sweet and juicy apples, such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji.
- To make the yams easier to peel, pierce them with a fork and microwave them for 2-3 minutes.
- If you don't have brown sugar, you can substitute granulated sugar or maple syrup.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the yams and apples for extra flavor.
- Serve the yam and apple medley warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Conclusion:
This yam and apple medley is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any fall or winter meal. The sweet and savory flavors of the yams and apples complement each other perfectly, and the brown sugar glaze adds a touch of sweetness and richness. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. Give it a try at your next gathering and see how much everyone loves it!
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