Apple Yam Casserole

What Americans call yams are actually a variety of sweet potato. Fragrant sweet potatoes layered with Granny Smith apples and topped with a sweet mixture of brown sugar and raisins make this a great recipe for all holidays, but best for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup water
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 3 slices lemon, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.

Step 2

In the casserole dish, alternately layer the sweet potatoes and apples.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together brown sugar, 1/3 cup water, cinnamon, raisins, butter and salt. Cook 5 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, stir together remaining water and flour. Combine with the brown sugar mixture. Pour over the sweet potatoes and apples. Place the lemon slices on top.

Step 5

Bake covered in the preheated oven 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and apples are tender.