Sweet Potatoes with Apples

A wonderful side dish found in our The Taste of Home Cookbook.

Ingredients

• 3 to 3½ pounds sweet potatoes


• 2 tart apples, peeled, cored and cut into ¼ inch rings.


• ½ cup orange juice


• ¼ cup packed brown sugar


• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger


• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon


• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30 minutes or until just tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and cut into ¼ inch slices.


2. In a greased 13x9x2 baking dish, alternately layer potatoes and apples. Pour orange juice over top. Combine the brown sugar, ginger and cinnamon; sprinkle over potatoes and apples. Dot with butter.


3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until apples are tender and heated through.