CARAMEL SWEET POTATO APPLE BAKE

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"A caramel-like sauce made with apricot nectar sets this casserole apart from ordinary sweet potato dishes," writes Gail Glende of Woodland, California. "It's great for the holidays or anytime," she assures.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cooked sweet potato wedges
1 medium tart apple, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2-1/4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup apricot nectar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Arrange sweet potatoes and apple slices in a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in the apricot nectar, water and orange zest until blended; add butter. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in pecans if desired. Pour over sweet potato mixture. Cover and bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Madhu Jaiswal
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Fazila Bhemat
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet potatoes and apples, and they don't even realize they're also eating healthy!


Benjamin Matheson
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I'm not a big fan of caramel, but I really enjoyed this dish. The caramel sauce is not too sweet and it really complements the sweet potatoes and apples.


Prince Wagner
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just reheat it when I'm ready to serve.


John Mancuso
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any occasion.


Maya Hickson
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I always have a few left over after Thanksgiving and Christmas, and this is a delicious way to use them up.


Jeremy Pierce
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The caramel sauce is amazing and really makes the dish.


Shimar Ricky
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This dish is so versatile! I've made it with different types of apples, sweet potatoes, and even added some chopped nuts. It's always delicious.


Raiya_ Chowdhury
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little bit of cinnamon to the caramel sauce. I think it would really enhance the flavor.


SGTop 13
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'm definitely going to be making it again soon.


Nabil Ali
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand. The caramel sauce is also a great addition - it really makes the dish special.


fahd Boody
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Meh. It was okay, but I wouldn't make it again. The sweet potatoes were a little too mushy for my taste, and the caramel sauce was too sweet.


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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I'm so glad I did! The caramel sauce is amazing, and it really elevates the dish. The apples add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the potatoes and ca


EUGINE MUJIVANE
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This dish was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet potatoes, apples, and caramel was heavenly. The flavors melded together perfectly, and the texture was just right - soft and tender, with a slightly crispy topping. I will definitely be maki