my applesauce sweet potato bake

York, PA
Updated on Dec 19, 2011

I made these for our dinner last night and we both liked them very much. They were easy to put together and didn't take long to bake. These are a keeper for me and my sweetheart.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet potatoes or yams (about 3 medium) or 1 can (18 ounce) of vacuum-packed sweet patatoes, cut lenghwise in half.
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/4 cup dried canberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

How To Make my applesauce sweet potato bake

  • Step 1
    Pre-heat oven to 375.
  • Step 2
    Place sweet potatoes in a 3 quart saucepan; add enough water to cover.
  • Step 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)
  • Step 4
    Drain sweet potatoes and remove skins, cut each sweet potato linghwise in half.
  • Step 5
    Place sweet potatoes, cut side up in a ungreased 2 quart casserole or square baking dish, 8 X 8 X 2 inches.
  • Step 6
    Spread applesauce over sweet potatoes.
  • Step 7
    Mix brown sugar, nuts, cranberries and cinnamon and sprinkle over applesauce.
  • Step 8
    Dot with butter and cover and bake about 30 minutes or until hot.
  • Step 9
    For a shortcut: use one can (18 ounce) vacuum-packed sweet potatoes, cut lengthwise in half instead of fresh sweet potatoes.
  • Step 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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