Cinnamon Apple Sweet Potatoes

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My Grandma shared this recipe with me and it's been a favorite of mine every year at Thanksgiving. It's by far better than any other yam side dish I've had. (I don't like yams and marshmallows.)

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 - 9x13-inch baking dish
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 6 sweet potatoes

  • 6 large apples - peeled, cored and sliced

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt

  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

  • 2 ½ cups water

  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Peel and cut into 1/2-inch slices; layer the sweet potatoes and apples into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  3. Meanwhile, stir together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan. Stir in the water and butter and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until thickened and no longer cloudy, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour over the sweet potatoes.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the apples are very tender and the sweet potatoes are golden on top, about 1 hour.

22 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282 Calories
1g Fat
68g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 330mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 68g 25%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 600mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.