Applesauce-Sweet Potato Bake

pound sweet potatoes or yams (about 3 medium)

cup applesauce

1/3

cup packed brown sugar

1/4

cup chopped nuts

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

tablespoons butter or margarine

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Place sweet potatoes in 3-quart saucepan; add enough water (salted if desired) to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until tender; drain. Remove skins; cut each sweet potato lengthwise in half.
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Heat oven to 375º. Place sweet potatoes, cut sides up, in ungreased 2-quart casserole or square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Spread applesauce over sweet potatoes. Mix brown sugar, nuts and cinnamon; sprinkle over applesauce. Dot with butter. Cover and bake about 30 minutes or until hot.

Looking for a shortcut? Use 1 can (18 ounces) vacuum-packed sweet potatoes, cut lengthwise in half, for the fresh sweet potatoes.
Why not try some sweet potato sprinkles? • Dried cranberries • Miniature marshmallows • Canned sliced peaches or pineapple • Toasted pecans or almonds • French-fried onion rings or crushed croutons

Nutrition Information

1 Starch; 1 Fruit; 1 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.