Apple and Sweet Potato Casserole
Serves 4-6
2 large sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cups apple juice
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 large apples – peeled, cored and sliced
Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover
Bring to a boil for 15-20 minutes, or until tender but firm
Drain, peel, and cut into 1/3 inch thick slices
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the cornstarch and brown sugar
Mix in the apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg
Alternate layers of sweet potatoes and apples in the prepared baking dish
Pour the apple juice mixture over the layers
Cover, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven
Remove cover, and continue baking 30 minutes
Baste frequently with the juices from the pan to prevent drying
You can also place them in the baking dish like this
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