**Main Introduction**
If you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful side dish that combines the sweetness of apples with the earthy richness of yams, look no further than this collection of yam and apple recipes. From a classic Southern staple to a modern twist on a traditional dish, these recipes offer a variety of options to suit any taste. Whether you prefer your yams roasted, mashed, or baked, you're sure to find a recipe here that will become a new favorite.
**Sub-Introductions**
* **Roasted Yams and Apples:** This classic combination of roasted yams and apples is a staple of Southern cuisine. The yams are roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, while the apples add a touch of sweetness and tartness.
* **Mashed Yams with Apples and Pecans:** These mashed yams are creamy and flavorful, with the addition of apples and pecans adding a delightful crunch and sweetness.
* **Apple and Yam Gratin:** This elegant dish features layers of thinly sliced yams and apples, topped with a creamy sauce and a crispy breadcrumb topping.
* **Yam and Apple Casserole:** This simple but satisfying casserole is made with yams, apples, and a sweet and savory sauce. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck dinner.
* **Apple and Yam Soup:** This hearty soup is made with a blend of yams, apples, and spices. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.
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
APPLE MALLOW YAM BAKE
I found this in an old church cookbook. The only change I made is instead of using a can of yams, I cook 6 yams and use those instead as I prefer fresh over canned yams.
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Toss apples and nuts with the brown sugar mix.
- Alternate layers of apples and yams in a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Dot with butter between each layer.
- Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove and sprinkle top with marshmallows.
- Place back in oven on "broil" until marshmallows are lightly browned.
HEALTHY APPLE SWEET POTATO BAKE
Grandmother always served sweet potatoes and apples with pork, so I know she'd approve of this dish I created to combine the two.-Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the sweet potatoes and apples. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, nutmeg, allspice, salt and pepper; sprinkle half over apples. Dot with half of the butter. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Baste with pan juices. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until apples are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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
LOUISIANA YAM-APPLE MEDLEY
Using canned yams and apples with a sweet mixture of pecans, sugar, and cinnamon makes a tasty side dish.
Provided by Gloria Taylor
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix the yams and apples, and place into the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Stir the pecans, sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl; scatter over the yams and apples. Drizzle the margarine over the mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the topping begins to brown, basting 1 or 2 times while cooking, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 112.5 mg, Sugar 46.5 g
APPLE YAM DELIGHT
An all new way to enjoy the natural sweetness of Yams. Not a casserole...not a side dish. It's a delicious dessert that you can serve hot, cold, alone or topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Anyway you serve it, it's Yamtastic! This recipe comes from Princella. I found this recipe in Woman's Day magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Low Protein
Time 45m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Arrange a little less than half of the apple sauce in a 6"x10"x2" baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the topping over the apple sauce base. Evenly arrange the Princella Yams. Add the remaining apple sauce to cover yams. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Add the rest of the topping and spread evenly. Bake at 350 until heated throughout (30-40 minutes). Serve hot, plain, or for a special touch, top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Topping: Mix together rolled oats, flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until evenly mixed and crumbly.
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
MASHED YAMS AND APPLES
Categories Herb Side Low Cal Low Sodium Apple Sweet Potato/Yam Winter Healthy Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil yams in pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Add apple; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Place yams and apples on large baking sheet. Bake until slightly dry, about 10 minutes. Blend yams and apple in processor until smooth. Add butter and spices; blend until butter melts. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.) Transfer mixture to medium saucepan. Stir yams over medium-low heat until hot.
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
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.
CANDIED YAMS WITH APPLES
Make and share this Candied Yams with Apples recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl to combine.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake, stirring occasionally, until yams are tender, about 1 hour.
- Increase oven to 500 degrees and bake until liquid evaporates and yams are browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose firm, unblemished yams for the best flavor and texture.
- Peel and cut the yams into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Soak the yam pieces in cold water for 15 minutes to remove excess starch and help prevent them from sticking together.
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the yams and apples to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Bring the yams and apples to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the yams are tender and the apples are soft.
- Add spices, herbs, and other seasonings to taste.
- Serve the yams and apples warm as a side dish or main course.
Conclusion:
Yams and apples are a delicious and versatile combination that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. These recipes provide a range of options for preparing yams and apples, from simple and classic to more creative and flavorful. Whether you're looking for a hearty side dish, a comforting main course, or a sweet and satisfying dessert, you're sure to find a recipe in this collection that you'll love.
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