Sweet Potatoes and Apples

Recipe from tasteofhome.com

Ingredients

• 5 medium sweet potatoes
• 5 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup tub spread
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Bake sweet potatoes in a microwave oven for about 4 minutes until just tender.
2. Cool slightly.  Peel and cut into 1/4-inch slices.  In a sprayed 13 x 9-inch baking dish, layer half of the apples and sweet potatoes. Repeat layers.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the spread and cinnamon. Pour over sweet potatoes and apples.
4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until apples are tender.

Yield: 12 servings (1 serving = 3/4 cup)