Louisiana Yam Apple Medley Recipes

YAM AND APPLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Layer half of yams, all of apples, and remaining yams and raisins in a greased 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish.
• In a small saucepan stir apple juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, and spices until smooth.
• Add butter and stir over medium heat, bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Pour over yam mixture.
• Lightly grease foil and loosely cover baking dish, greased side down.
• If making ahead, refrigerate up to 5 hours.
• Bake in preheated 400° oven for 40 to 45 minutes until apples are tender.
• I have baked these at a lower temperature if something else is roasting in the oven. Just be sure to adjust the baking time.

APPLE YAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
• In the casserole dish, alternately layer the sweet potatoes and apples.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together brown sugar, 1/3 cup water, cinnamon, raisins, butter and salt. Cook 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl, stir together remaining water and flour. Combine with the brown sugar mixture. Pour over the sweet potatoes and apples. Place the lemon slices on top.
• Bake covered in the preheated oven 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and apples are tender.