Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole

BeachGirl's Note:

This was a huge success at Thanksgiving Dinner...not one bite left! Apples give these sweet potatoes a new twist! A nice company dish that can be prepared a day ahead, refrigerated, and baked just before serving. Cooking time does not include pre-baking sweet potatoes.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 1.0 9x13x2 ...

• 3 lbs sweet potatoes, baked
• 3 granny smith apples, peeled (or other firm apple)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

SAUCE

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons Bourbon or 2 tablespoons dark rum
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or 1/4 teaspoon mace
• 1 cup pecan halves (optional)
• 1 cup miniature marshmallow (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine all sauce ingredients and cook on medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently.
2. Set aside.
3. Slice apples lengthwise and toss with lemon juice.
4. Slice baked sweet potatoes.
5. Spray 9x13x2-inch casserole with non-stick cooking spray.
6. Arrange apples and sweet potatoes in layers in casserole.
7. If using pecans, sprinkle them on top.
8. Pour sauce over casserole.
9. ***If making ahead, refrigerate at this point.
10. Add 10 minutes to cooking time below.
11. Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, in middle of oven, basting occasionally, for about 30-45 minutes or until apples are tender and sweet potatoes are hot.
12. VARIATION: If using marshmallows, add them on top of casserole during last 15 minutes of baking.

Reviews

[Bergy]

Excellent recipe - Even someone that does not care for sweet Potatoes had 2 helpings. I did cut back on the sugar & honey to 1/4 cup of each. I got the casserole ready in the AM and put it in the oven 40 minutes before dinner - I served it with a boiled ham, Asparagus & baked potatoes This is a keeper Thanks Beachgirl

[Heather the Flutist]

Yummy! I had hoped the sauce would end a little thicker, but overall delicious!

[karamikel]

I created my own variation of this recipe and used a crunchy granola topping. It was a hit! From now on, it will be a part of my Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Thank you!