Apple Sweet Potato Bake

 

5 cups thinly sliced sweet potatoes or yams (about 2 sweet potatoes)

2 cups thinly sliced apples (about 2 apples)

¼ cup dark brown sugar (PACKED)

2 tbs syrup

½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ cup apple juice

¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work best)

 

Preheat oven to 375°

In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, apples and brown sugar. Spoon into a 9 X 9 baking dish.  In a small bowl, mix syrup, cinnamon and juice.  Pour over sweet potato mixture then sprinkle nuts on top.

Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil/ lid and bake about 15 minutes longer or until apples and potatoes are fork soft.  Top with whipped cream made with Dairy Maid Dairy Heavy Cream.

This can be served over oatmeal for breakfast, too.