Sweet Potatoes and Apples Au Gratin Recipe |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Casserole Ingredients:
3 cups thinly sliced tart apples or 3 large tart apples |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced or 5 medium sweet potatoes |
1/4 cup maple syrup |
1 tablespoon butter, melted |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 cup soft breadcrumbs |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar |
Directions:
1. Place apples in a large bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice. Add the sweet potatoes, syrup, butter, salt and pepper; toss to coat.
2. Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring once.
3. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, oil, cinnamon, nutmeg and vinegar; sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown. Yield: 12 servings.
4. Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 130 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 136 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 2 starch.
5. Originally published as Sweet Potatoes and Apples Au Gratin in Light & Tasty October/November 2007, p41.
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