Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Apples

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350.

2. 2

   Grease 2 very large, shallow baking dishes using 2 tablespoons of the butter.

3. 3

   Alternating the sweet potato and apple slices, arrange the slices in the baking dishes in a single layer of concentric circles.

4. 4

   In a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup, cider, butter, and salt.

5. 5

   Simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour half of the mixture over the slices in each of the baking dishes and cover the dishes securely with foil.

7. 7

   Bake in the center of the oven for 40 minutes, or until the apples release their liquid.

8. 8

   Remove the dishes from the oven, uncover and baste the apples and sweet potatoes with the pan juices.

9. 9

   Increase the oven temperature to 450 and place the dishes in the upper third of the oven.

10. 10

    Continue baking for about 35 minutes longer, basting a few more times, until the sweet potatoes are tender and nicely glazed.

11. 11

    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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