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Sweet Potatoes and Apples

(my Grandma's recipe!)

5 med. sweet potatoes

5 med. tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced

1/2 c. sugar

1 T cornstarch

1 c. cold water

1 tsp lemon juice

1/4 c. butter, cubed

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp. salt

Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or just until tender. Drain sweet potatoes and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices. In a greased 13x9x2-in. baking dish, layer half of hte apples and sweet potatoes. Repeat layers.

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 butter, cinnamon and salt. Pour over sweet potatoes and apples. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until apples are tender.

Yield: 12 servings