Sweet Potato Apple Bake I

Description
Fruit and Vegetable Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs fresh sweet potatoes
 * 1½ lbs cooking apples
 * ⅔ cup light brown sugar
 * 6 tablespoons margarine
 * ½ cup apple cider
 * 3 tablespoons maple syrup
 * 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

 * 1) Boil potatoes, cool, skin and slice ¼ inch thick.
 * 2) Peel apples, quarter, core and slice ¼ inch thick. While combining other ingredients, keep apples in fruit juice to prevent discoloration.
 * 3) In a small saucepan, bring sugar, margarine, cider, syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon and ginger to a boil. Reduce heat and cook mixture for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
 * 4) Drain apples well and pat dry. Arrange apples and sweet potatoes in a 9x13x2 inch casserole dish. Cover with sauce. Bake at 325°F for 25 – 30 minutes, basting occasionally.