SPICED APPLE-CARROT CASSEROLE

Spiced Apple-Carrot Casserole image

Fresh carrots and crisp apples combine for wonderful flavor in this unusual casserole with sugar-and-spice goodness. What a nice addition to a special meal!-Barbara Waltz, Cinnaminson, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups sliced carrots
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ginger and nutmeg., In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the apples and carrots. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers. Dot with butter. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until apples are crisp-tender and carrots are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.