{"id":2580,"date":"2011-12-20T07:36:07","date_gmt":"2011-12-20T13:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/?p=2580"},"modified":"2012-07-08T15:17:29","modified_gmt":"2012-07-08T20:17:29","slug":"sweet-potatoes-with-baked-apples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/2011\/12\/sweet-potatoes-with-baked-apples\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet Potatoes with Baked Apples"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/2011\/12\/sweet-potatoes%C2%85h-baked-apples\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6440-575x363.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6440-575x363.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6440-575x363-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a>This sweet potato side dish has graced our Thanksgiving table every year since I found it in a newspaper a long while ago.&nbsp; I remember that the person who submitted it said that there would be &#147;open anarchy in the family if this dish were not on the table at Thanksgiving.&#148;&nbsp; Once I tasted it, I understood the sentiment!<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->In case you&#146;re reading this thinking, &#147;finally&#151;a non-dessert posting,&#148; I hate to burst your bubble.&nbsp; This recipe is as sweet as any dessert and sweeter than some&#151;even without marshmallows (not that I&#146;d ever put any on&#151;yuk).&nbsp; I&#146;d say it&#146;s even sweeter than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/2011\/11\/sweet-potato-pie\/\">my favorite sweet potato pie<\/a>.&nbsp; Now, I could tell you that this is a healthier sweet potato dish, what with the apples and all, but I&#146;d be lying.&nbsp; The good thing is that when served alongside a turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, etc., you don&#146;t really have room on your plate for a huge portion.&nbsp; And a small portion of these fabulously yummy sweet potatoes goes a long way.&nbsp; So, if I were you, I&#146;d plan to make room for them on your holiday table before the onset of New Year&#8217;s resolutions!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sweet Potatoes with Baked Apples<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Sweet-Potatoes-with-Apples-PF.doc\">Printer-friendly version<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3\/4 cup dark corn syrup (you can cut down to 1\/2 cup if you prefer less sweet)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup packed light brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>6 tbl. unsalted butter, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li>4 tbl. dry sherry<\/li>\n<li>2 1\/2 tsp. cinnamon, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li>3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 1\/2&#8243; cubes<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 tsp. salt<\/li>\n<li>1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cut into thin slices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"w1288c9935a\">Aromatherapy as related to the use of essential oil candles help in relieving the stress of everyday life? <a href=\"http:\/\/www.solboards.com\/\">levitra 10 mg<\/a>  Well, that depends on the candle that is being used. 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Now <a href=\"http:\/\/www.solboards.com\/about-solboards\/\">solboards.com<\/a> buy tadalafil cipla don&#8217;t let your cell phones damage your sexual function and appropriate cholesterol levels. <\/span><br \/>\n<strong><em>Directions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Heat oven to 400<sup>o<\/sup>.&nbsp; Put corn syrup, brown sugar, 4 tbl. butter, sherry, and 2 tsp. cinnamon in small saucepan.&nbsp; Heat until butter melts.&nbsp; Stir well.&nbsp; Remove from heat; set aside.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/2011\/12\/sweet-potatoes%C2%85h-baked-apples\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6295-575x443.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6295-575x443.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6295-575x443-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a>Heat large saucepan of salted water to boil.&nbsp; Add sweet potatoes.&nbsp; Boil until tender, about 12 mins.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/2011\/12\/sweet-potatoes%C2%85h-baked-apples\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6276-575x383.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6276-575x383.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6276-575x383-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a>Drain.&nbsp; Put potatoes back into dry pot and cook over medium heat to dry out, about 2 mins.&nbsp; Puree potatoes, salt and brown sugar syrup in food processor fitted with metal blade.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/2011\/12\/sweet-potatoes%C2%85h-baked-apples\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6300-575x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6300-575x532.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6300-575x532-300x277.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/2011\/12\/sweet-potatoes%C2%85h-baked-apples\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6304-575x412.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6304-575x412.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6304-575x412-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a>Alternately, mash potatoes with potato ricer, and add remaining ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Evenly spread potato mixture in greased shallow 7-cup baking dish.&nbsp; Place thinly sliced apples over top of potatoes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/2011\/12\/sweet-potatoes%C2%85h-baked-apples\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6307-575x4461.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6307-575x4461.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6307-575x4461-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a>Melt remaining 2 tbl. butter; combine with remaining 1\/2 tsp. cinnamon.&nbsp; Brush over apples.&nbsp; (Can be prepared to this point two days in advance and refrigerated, covered.&nbsp; Bring to room temperature before baking.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/2011\/12\/sweet-potatoes%C2%85h-baked-apples\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6316-575x3771.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6316-575x3771.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.fransfavs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_6316-575x3771-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a>Bake, covered with foil or the glass ceramic top to your casserole dish, 20 minutes.&nbsp; Uncover; continue baking until apples are browned, about 25 mins.&nbsp; (Can be baked ahead, completely cooled and refrigerated up to two days, covered airtight.&nbsp; Bring to room temperature before reheating.&nbsp; Reheat in microwave oven on high power or in 350<sup>o<\/sup> oven, covered, 30 minutes.)<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Fran&#146;s Notes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My approach to making this recipe is to prepare it, except for baking, the day before to save time on the holiday morning.&nbsp; This, of course, will work only if you have two ovens because you&#8217;ll need the oven on Thanksgiving morning for both the turkey and the potatoes.&nbsp; My girls prepared the sweet potatoes the day before and took photos as they did so.&nbsp; On Thanksgiving morning, as you can well imagine, things were a little hectic; and the final photo of the baked sweet potatoes is less than stellar.&nbsp; Don&#146;t let that deter you from making these frantastic sweet potatoes!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp; 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