Apple-Yam Casserole Bake

Perfect side dish for the holidays! This recipe can be doubled.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2  granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced (use only Granny Smith apples)
• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (can use more)
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3  slices lemons, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
3. In the casserole dish, alternately layer the sweet potatoes and apples.
4. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together the brown sugar, 1/3 cup water, cinnamon, raisins, butter and salt; cook for 5 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining water and flour.
6. Combine with the brown sugar mixture.
7. Pour over the sweet potatoes and apples.
8. Place the lemon slices on top.
9. Bake, covered for 20 minutes, uncover, and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and the apples are tender.