my applesauce sweet potato bake

How To Make my applesauce sweet potato bake

• 1

  Pre-heat oven to 375.
• 2

  Place sweet potatoes in a 3 quart saucepan; add enough water to cover.
• 3

  Heat to boiling; reduce heat and cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes. (or microwave potatoes wrapped in paper towels for 30 minutes or until tender)
• 4

  Drain sweet potatoes and remove skins, cut each sweet potato linghwise in half.
• 5

  Place sweet potatoes, cut side up in a ungreased 2 quart casserole or square baking dish, 8 X 8 X 2 inches.
• 6

  Spread applesauce over sweet potatoes.
• 7

  Mix brown sugar, nuts, cranberries and cinnamon and sprinkle over applesauce.
• 8

  Dot with butter and cover and bake about 30 minutes or until hot.
• 9

  For a shortcut: use one can (18 ounce) vacuum-packed sweet potatoes, cut lengthwise in half instead of fresh sweet potatoes.
• 10

  Why not try different sprinkles: *Miniature marshmallows *Canned sliced peaches or pineapple *Toasted pecans or almonds *French-fried onion rings or crushed croutons
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