Scalloped Yams And Apples Food

SCALLOPED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES

Steps:

• Wash and cook sweet potatoes in boiling water until just tender.
• Peel and cut into crosswise slices, about 1/4 inch thick.
• Butter a 2 quart ovenproof casserole.
• In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, mace, salt, (pecans- if using them) and set aside.
• Arrange half the sweet potato slices in the bottom of buttered casserole, then half the apple slices on top of the potatoes.
• Sprinkle half the brown sugar mixture over all.
• Dot with 2 Tablespoons of the butter.
• Repeat layers, ending with apples, sugar and butter.
• Bake in a 350°F oven for about 50 minutes.

SCALLOPED YAMS AND APPLES

Steps:

• In a 1 quart buttered (or use Pam) casserole, alternate layers of potatoes and apples.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter, stir in brown sugar and spices.
• Add half of reserved sweet potato liquid and bring to a boil.
• Dissolve cornstarch in remaining potato liquid and add to pan.
• Lower heat and simmer while stirring until thickened.
• Pour over layered potatoes and apples until top layer is almost covered.
• Bake, covered, at 350°F for 1 hour.
• You may uncover during the last 15-20 minutes of baking time if the sauce needs thickening.
• This freezes well.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes generously with some olive oil, salt, cinnamon and cayenne. Lay the sweet potatoes out on a sheet tray, place them in the oven and roast until they are very soft and mushy, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Peel the apples and cut into 1-inch dice. Toss the apples with the lemon juice, some olive oil, salt and the rosemary. Lay them out on a sheet tray and place in the oven during the last 15 minutes of the cooking time for the sweet potatoes. When done, the apples should be soft and cooked through but still hold their shape. Sprinkle the walnuts over the apples during the last 5 minutes in the oven.
• Transfer the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and coarsely mash them with a potato masher. Stir in the cooked apples and walnuts. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
• Serve immediately or keep in a warm oven and serve hot.

SCALLOPED RUTABAGA AND APPLE

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add rutabaga. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, salt, thyme, cinnamon and pepper. , Place half of the rutabaga in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; brush with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. Sprinkle with half of the flour mixture; top with half of the apple slices. Repeat layers. Pour apple juice over top. , Toss bread crumbs and remaining butter; sprinkle over apple. Top with walnuts. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until rutabaga and apple are tender.

MASHED YAMS AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil yams in pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Add apple; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Place yams and apples on large baking sheet. Bake until slightly dry, about 10 minutes. Blend yams and apple in processor until smooth. Add butter and spices; blend until butter melts. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.) Transfer mixture to medium saucepan. Stir yams over medium-low heat until hot.

GRANNY'S APPLE SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine apple slices, sugar and lemon juice; toss to coat. Set aside. In an 8- or 9-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat., Alternately arrange potato and apple slices in a single layer in same skillet. Combine 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, cream, thyme, salt and pepper; pour over top., Bake, uncovered, 50 minutes. Top with bacon and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Bake until potatoes are tender and top is lightly browned, 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

YAM AND APPLE CASSEROLE

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.

CANDIED YAMS AND APPLES

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.