BAKED APPLES WITH SWEET POTATO STUFFING

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These baked apples are stuffed with a sweet potato, pineapple and pecan filling and topped with marshmallows.

Provided by Beverly

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Apple Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 baking apples - peeled and cored
½ cup cinnamon red hot candies
1 cup water
1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
¼ cup chopped pecans
6 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine the candies and water. Stir until candies are dissolved.
  • Add the apples and baste frequently until apples begin to soften. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Mix together the sweet potatoes, brown sugar, pineapple and pecans.
  • Stuff the cooled apples with the sweet potato mixture. Mound any remaining mixture on top of apples.
  • Place in 4 quart casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes; place a marshmallow on each apple, return to oven and cook until marshmallows are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 87 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 89.3 mg, Sugar 51.7 g

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