Sweet Potato And Apple Casserole

Charishma_Ramchandani's Note:

Recipe posted by request. This is a fat-free side dish.

• Total Time: 44 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 14 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 medium apples
• 3 medium sweet potatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (Use cinnamon as a substitute)
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Directions:

1. Wash and prick sweet potatoes with a fork.
2. Microwave on HIGH for 8 minutes.
3. Slip the skins.
4. Slice into 1/2 inch slices.
5. Peel apples.
6. Slice crosswise into half inch rings.
7. Combine salt, sugar, mutmeg/cinnamon and orange peel in a bowl.
8. Alternate slices of sweet potatoes and slices in a deep 1 1/2 quart-casserole dish.
9. Sprinkle sugar mixture over each layer.
10. Add orange juice.
11. Cover.
12. Microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes.

Reviews

[MamaCooks]

I adjusted amounts on this recipe. Used only one sweet potato & apple. Reduced everything else accordingly. Caution here...microwaving times vary by appliance and using only one sweet potato greatly affected time. Start checking early. Also, I did not have orange juice (or oranges), but did have apple cider. I used that & was very happy with the results. I've already shared this recipe with my daughter & will definitely be making it again myself. Thanks for posting.

[Chef Tweaker]

I made this as directed. Had a fresh orange and used the juice and the zest. I liked the flavors but not the texture so much. I think I would like to try it by mashing the sweet potatoes and putting the sliced apples on top and maybe baking it in the oven. ETA: I tried the above idea tonight and really liked it! I would give it 4 stars at least cooked that way.

[ladypit]

I have been eyeing this one for a long time but finally decided to try it and I am so glad. It is really wonderful. A nice mix of flavors with the apple (I used Rome apples), the sweet potatoes, and the orange juice. It cooked quickly and easily and was wonderful hot. I am looking forward to trying it cold tomorrow. I had to leave out the otange zest because I did not have any, but I did not think that it took away from the taste at all!