Roasted Apples and Sweet Potatoes in Honey-Bourbon Glaze |
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Prep Time: 32 Minutes Cook Time: 107 Minutes |
Ready In: 139 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ingredients:
5 large sweet potatoes (about 5 lb.) |
3 golden delicious apples |
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup honey |
6 tablespoons unsalted butter |
1/4 cup bourbon |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Wash sweet potatoes, and place on a baking sheet; prick with a fork. Bake at 400° for 1 hour or until almost tender. Remove from oven. Let stand 45 minutes or until cooled.
2. Meanwhile, peel and core apples. Slice apples into 1/3 thick wedges; toss with lemon juice in a bowl.
3. Peel cooled potatoes, and slice 1/3 thick. Arrange potatoes and apples alternately in a greased 13 x 9 baking dish. Pour remaining lemon juice over potatoes and apples.
4. Combine brown sugar and next 6 ingredients in a saucepan, stirring well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally; boil 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour glaze over potatoes and apples. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes.
5. Remove from oven; baste with glaze in bottom of dish, and sprinkle nuts across top. Bake 14 to 15 more minutes or until apples look roasted. Baste with glaze just before serving.
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