Baked Apples with Sweet Potato Stuffing

These baked apples are stuffed with a sweet potato, pineapple and pecan filling and topped with marshmallows.

• Calories: 379 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 6 large marshmallows
• 1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained
• 6 baking apples - peeled and cored
• ½ cup cinnamon red hot candies

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large pot over medium heat, combine the candies and water. Stir until candies are dissolved.

Step 3

Add the apples and baste frequently until apples begin to soften. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step 4

Mix together the sweet potatoes, brown sugar, pineapple and pecans.

Step 5

Stuff the cooled apples with the sweet potato mixture. Mound any remaining mixture on top of apples.

Step 6

Place in 4 quart casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes; place a marshmallow on each apple, return to oven and cook until marshmallows are golden brown.