Applesauce Sweet Potato Bake

Submitted by MK Lady

"Even those who shy away from traditional sweet potatoes will love these!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb sweet potatoes (approx. 3 medium) or 1 lb yam (approx. 3 medium)
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄4 cup chopped nuts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

directions

1. Place sweet potatoes in 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Add salt as desired.
2. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and cover. Simmer 30-35 minutes or until tender. Drain.
3. Remove skins and cut each potato lengthwise in half.
4. Heat oven to 375°F; place sweet potatoes cut side up in a greased 2-quart casserole or 8 x8 baking dish.
5. Spread applesauce over sweet potatoes.
6. Mix brown sugar, nuts & cinnamon. Sprinkle over applesauce. Dot with butter.
7. Cover and bake for 30 minutes or until hot.

8. Can also sprinkle with:

9. Dried cranberries.
10. Mini marshmallows.
11. Sliced, canned peaches or pineapple.
12. Toasted pecans or almonds.