Sweet Potato and Prune Casserole

Sweet potatoes and prunes, what a lovely combo! Cooked fresh sweet potatoes and sliced prunes are layered in a casserole with a spiced honey-lemon sauce.

• Calories: 296 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¾ cup honey
• 6 sweet potatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) jar stewed prunes
• 1 fluid ounce prune juice
• ¼ cup pareve margarine, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pierce sweet potatoes, and place on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until tender. Cool until sweet potatoes can be easily handled. Peel, and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine honey, cinnamon, salt, lemon and prune juice, and melted margarine.

Step 3

Cut prunes in half, and remove pits. In a casserole dish, arrange alternating layers of potatoes and prunes. Spoon honey mixture over each layer.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes, basting occasionally with liquid in casserole dish.