Candied Sweet Potatoes With Apple

Ingredients

• 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (my addition)
• 1 medium tart apple, peeled and sliced

Directions

1. 1

   Place sweet potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, apple juice, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.

4. 4

   Arrange cooked sweet potatoes and apple slices in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with non-stick spray. (This is where I would add the dried cranberries too).

5. 5

   Drizzle brown sugar mixture over the potatoes and apples.

6. 6

   Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F, for 25 minutes.

7. 7

   Uncover and continue baking for 20-25 minutes longer, basting occasionally with pan juices.