posted by elinorw 11-20-98 6:35 AM
Sweet Potatoes
2 lbs. yams
1/4 lb. butter, melted, divided
1/3 cup plus 2 Tbl. light brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbl. sherry
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9" baking dish.
Cook yams til tender. Puree or mash them.
Add 5 Tbl. butter, brown sugar, salt, corn syrup, sherry and cinnamon to mashed potatoes.
Spread 1/2 mixture into baking dish. Layer 1/2 of sliced apples over puree. Repeat both layers.
Brush top layer of apples with remaining 3 Tbl. butter.
Bake 30-40 minutes.