CARAMEL SWEET POTATO APPLE BAKE

Caramel Sweet Potato Apple Bake image

"A caramel-like sauce made with apricot nectar sets this casserole apart from ordinary sweet potato dishes," writes Gail Glende of Woodland, California. "It's great for the holidays or anytime," she assures.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups cooked sweet potato wedges
1 medium tart apple, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2-1/4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup apricot nectar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

Arrange sweet potatoes and apple slices in a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in the apricot nectar, water and orange zest until blended; add butter. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in pecans if desired. Pour over sweet potato mixture. Cover and bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.