Makes 6 servings.
Golden Apples and Yams
Source: 101 Potato Recipes, A Collection of Your Favorites; Favorite recipe
from Washington Apple Commission.
This is a great substitute for any yam dish traditionally served at
Thanksgiving. My kids even like this. I suggest you under cook the yams just
a little, they will cut better and will look better after you assemble the dish.
Makes 6 servings.
2-3 large yams or sweet potatoes
3 Washington Golden Delicious apples,
cored and sliced crosswise into rings
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
Heat oven to 400°F. Bake yams 50 minutes or until soft but still hold their shape. (This can be done in the microwave). Let yams cool enough to handle. Reduce oven to 350°F.
Peel and slice yams crosswise. In a shallow 1-quart baking dish, alternate rows of apple rings and yam slices, overlapping edges slightly. In small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and cloves; stir in orange juice and mix well. Heat orange juice mixture over medium heat, stirring, until thickened; pour over apples and yams. Sprinkle with nuts; bake 20 minutes or until apples and yams are tender. (I like to spoon the liquid in the bottom of the dish over the potatoes and apples before serving)