Sweet Potatoes and Apples |
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Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This recipe is very easy and creates a very delicious side dish. The sweet potatoes and apples compliment each other well. Ingredients:
5 medium sweet potatoes |
5 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1 cup cold water |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or just until tender.
2. Drain sweet potatoes and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer half of the apples and sweet potatoes. Repeat layers.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, cinnamon and salt. Pour over sweet potatoes and apples.
4. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Yield: 12 servings.
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