Feasley's Recipes

Yam & Apple Casserole

side~2 hr 30 minfrom the kitchen of AntlePhoebe Butler’s recipe box

yam · cooking apple · butter · cornstarch · brown sugar · lemon juice · apple juice · allspice · cinnamon · raisin

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25 min active · 2 hr 30 min total · Serves 10–12 (times estimated)

Ingredients

  • 4 large yams
  • 3 large cooking apples
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups apple juice, hot
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup raisins

Steps

  1. Parboil yams for 40 minutes. Peel and slice ½ inch thick.
  2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter or margarine. Add cornstarch and brown sugar.
  4. Mix in the lemon juice, hot apple juice, allspice, and cinnamon. Continue to cook for 5–6 minutes.
  5. In a shallow greased casserole, alternate layers of sliced yams and apples.
  6. Sprinkle raisins over the top.
  7. Pour the hot apple juice mixture over everything.
  8. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 1 hour.
  9. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, basting frequently.