Applesauce Sweet Potato Bake |
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Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Even those who shy away from traditional sweet potatoes will love these! Ingredients:
1 lb sweet potatoes (approx. 3 medium) or 1 lb yam (approx. 3 medium) |
1 cup applesauce |
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed |
1/4 cup chopped nuts |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine |
Directions:
1. Place sweet potatoes in 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Add salt as desired.
2. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and cover. Simmer 30-35 minutes or until tender. Drain.
3. Remove skins and cut each potato lengthwise in half.
4. Heat oven to 375°F; place sweet potatoes cut side up in a greased 2-quart casserole or 8 x8 baking dish.
5. Spread applesauce over sweet potatoes.
6. Mix brown sugar, nuts & cinnamon. Sprinkle over applesauce. Dot with butter.
7. Cover and bake for 30 minutes or until hot.
8. Can also sprinkle with:.
9. Dried cranberries.
10. Mini marshmallows.
11. Sliced, canned peaches or pineapple.
12. Toasted pecans or almonds.
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