GLAZED APPLES AND SWEET POTATOES

Glazed Apples and Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 3h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 large sweet potatoes (about 5 lb)
3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup 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

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Place sweet potatoes on cookie sheet; prick with fork. Roast 1 hour or until almost tender. Let stand 45 minutes or until cool. Peel; cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, toss apples and lemon juice. Arrange potatoes and apples alternately in baking dish. Pour remaining lemon juice in bowl over potatoes and apples.
In 2-quart saucepan, stir together brown sugar, honey, butter, bourbon, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally; boil 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour glaze over potatoes and apples.
Roast uncovered 30 minutes. Spoon glaze from bottom of dish over potatoes and apples. Sprinkle with pecans. Roast 14 to 15 minutes longer or until apples are browned. Spoon glaze over top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 67 g, Fat 2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg