Best 8 Yams N Apples Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide for creating a delectable dish featuring yams and apples. Whether you're seeking a comforting side dish or a hearty main course, this article will take you on a culinary journey with a variety of recipes that blend the sweet and savory flavors of these two versatile ingredients. Embark on this exploration as we delve into the world of yams and apples, uncovering the secrets to creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures in every bite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CANDIED YAMS AND APPLES



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My husband's favorite (mother-in-law's recipe) for candied yams. It's more like a dessert than a vegetable. It is very easy to make, and very tasty.

Provided by brandibakesbest

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
⅓ cup chopped pecans
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (15 ounce) cans cut yams, drained
¼ cup margarine
2 cups mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Toss apple, pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Alternate layers of coated apple and cut yams in an 11x7-inch pan. Dot with margarine and cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until reduced and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Cover with marshmallows and continue to bake until golden, 10 to 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 131.8 mg, Sugar 40.5 g

YAM AND APPLE BAKE



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Make and share this Yam And Apple Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups peeled sliced yams
3 cups peeled sliced tart apples
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In greased 2 qt casserole, layer half the yams and half the apples.
  • Mix brown sugar and spices together.
  • Sprinkle half over yams and apples.
  • Dot with half the butter.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Cover and bake at 375* for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover, baste with the juices,and bake 15 minutes more.

CANDIED YAMS WITH APPLES



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Make and share this Candied Yams with Apples recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs yams, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb granny smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 medium onions, cut into 1 inch wedges
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl to combine.
  • Transfer to a baking dish and bake, stirring occasionally, until yams are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Increase oven to 500 degrees and bake until liquid evaporates and yams are browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

YAM AND APPLE CASSEROLE



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Perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday, yams and apples are baked with a sweet glaze.

Provided by VEGAS

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large yams
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ cups apple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
3 large apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

  • Place yams in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 30 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, peel, and cut into 1/3 inch thick slices.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the cornstarch and brown sugar. Mix in the apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, and allspice.
  • Alternate layers of yams and apples in the prepared baking dish. Pour the apple juice mixture over the layers.
  • Cover, and bake 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 30 minutes. Baste frequently with the juices from the pan to prevent drying.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.6 calories, Carbohydrate 93 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 54.9 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

YAMS AND APPLES



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Number Of Ingredients 7

6 peeled yams sliced thick
5 Golden Delicious apples
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/3 cup butter
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Boil yams until barely tender. Cool. Slice and alternate yams and peeled apple rings in margarined casserole dish. Boil together: sugar, water, butter, cornstarch and salt, until it begins to thicken. Pour over yams and apples and bake covered at 350 for 1 hr.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



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This recipe is very easy and creates a very delicious side dish. The sweet potatoes and apples compliment each other well. -Marty Rummel, Trout Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 medium sweet potatoes
5 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or just until tender. , Drain sweet potatoes and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer half of the apples and sweet potatoes. Repeat layers., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, cinnamon and salt. Pour over sweet potatoes and apples., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLES



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This satisfying dish is very welcome at any meal at our house, especially on holidays. The tart apple slices taste so good baked on top of the mild sweet potatoes. -Jean Winfree, Wausau, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 to 3-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
2 tart apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch rings
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30 minutes or until just tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices., In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. 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. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

YAMS 'N APPLES



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Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium yams or sweet potatoes
2 medium McIntosh or Granny Smith apples
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup (half stick) butter cut into chunks
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 1. Peel the yams, then cut into 1/2 inch slices. 2. Place the slices in a large pot with enough water to cover by an inch or so, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, then gently boil for 15 minutes, or until the yams are tender but firm. 3. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. In a 9?inch round casserole dish, alternate layers of yams, apples, brown sugar, and chunks of butter until all the ingredients are used up. 4. Bake uncovered in a preheated 375°F oven for 45 minutes, or until the yams and apples are tender. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Choose the right yams: Look for yams that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid yams that are soft or have bruises or cuts.
  • Peel and cut the yams: Use a sharp knife to peel the yams, then cut them into 1-inch cubes. You can also use a food processor to cut the yams.
  • Cook the yams: You can cook the yams in a variety of ways, including boiling, baking, roasting, or frying. Boiling is the quickest method, but roasting or baking will give the yams a more caramelized flavor.
  • Add apples: Apples are a great addition to yam recipes. They add sweetness, tartness, and crunch. You can add apples to yam dishes in a variety of ways, such as slicing them, dicing them, or grating them.
  • Season the yams and apples: There are many different ways to season yams and apples. Some popular options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice. You can also add salt and pepper to taste.

Conclusion:

Yams and apples are a delicious and versatile combination that can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you're looking for a sweet or savory dish, there's sure to be a yam and apple recipe that you'll enjoy. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, consider using yams and apples. You won't be disappointed!

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