HOLIDAY SWEET POTATO & APPLE CASSEROLE

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This was a huge success at Thanksgiving Dinner...not one bite left! Apples give these sweet potatoes a new twist! A nice company dish that can be prepared a day ahead, refrigerated, and baked just before serving. Cooking time does not include pre-baking sweet potatoes.

Provided by BeachGirl

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 9x13x2 inch casserole, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs sweet potatoes, baked
3 granny smith apples, peeled (or other firm apple)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons Bourbon or 2 tablespoons dark rum
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or 1/4 teaspoon mace
1 cup pecan halves (optional)
1 cup miniature marshmallow (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all sauce ingredients and cook on medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently.
  • Set aside.
  • Slice apples lengthwise and toss with lemon juice.
  • Slice baked sweet potatoes.
  • Spray 9x13x2-inch casserole with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Arrange apples and sweet potatoes in layers in casserole.
  • If using pecans, sprinkle them on top.
  • Pour sauce over casserole.
  • ***If making ahead, refrigerate at this point.
  • Add 10 minutes to cooking time below.
  • Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, in middle of oven, basting occasionally, for about 30-45 minutes or until apples are tender and sweet potatoes are hot.
  • VARIATION: If using marshmallows, add them on top of casserole during last 15 minutes of baking.

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