Apple Yam Casserole

What Americans call yams are actually a variety of sweet potato. Fragrant sweet potatoes layered with Granny Smith apples and topped with a sweet mixture of brown sugar and raisins make this a great recipe for all holidays, but best for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.

Step: 2

In the casserole dish, alternately layer the sweet potatoes and apples.

Step: 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together brown sugar, 1/3 cup water, cinnamon, raisins, butter and salt. Cook 5 minutes.

Step: 4

In a small bowl, stir together remaining water and flour. Combine with the brown sugar mixture. Pour over the sweet potatoes and apples. Place the lemon slices on top.

Step: 5

Bake covered in the preheated oven 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and apples are tender.

Per Serving: 180 calories; protein 1.6g; carbohydrates 39.1g; fat 3.1g; cholesterol 7.6mg; sodium 125.5mg.

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