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Makes:6 Servings
Enjoy the taste of fall with the combination of sweet potatoes and apples in this delicious side dish. Serve with roasted chicken or turkey, and a large green salad.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, drained (2 - 15 ounce cans; save 2 Tablespoons of the liquid)
- 2 cups apples (peeled, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces )
- 6 teaspoons brown sugar (2 Tablespoons, packed)
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts or any other type)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (unsalted)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350degF.
- Put sweet potatoes in baking dish.
- Add apples.
- Pour 2 Tablespoons of the sweet potato liquid over the mixture.
- Mix brown sugar, nuts, flour, and melted butter together in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle over the top of the sweet potato/apple mix.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
Granny Smith apples tend to work best in this recipe.
Source: Colorado State University and University of California at Davis. Eating Smart Being Active Recipes.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 3/4 cup, 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients |
Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories |
231 |
Total Fat |
9 g |
Saturated Fat |
3 g |
Cholesterol |
10 mg |
Sodium |
64 mg |
Carbohydrates |
38 g |
Dietary Fiber |
4 g |
Total Sugars |
15 g |
Added Sugars included |
4 g |
Protein |
3 g |
Vitamin D |
0 mcg |
Calcium |
38 mg |
Iron |
1 mg |
Potassium |
443 mg |