Yam And Apple Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 large yams
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups apple juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3 large apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• 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.