Healthy Yam Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. yams
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. melted butter or margarine
1 lb. apples
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. apple juice
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. honey (or maple syrup)
1/3 c. wheat germ
3 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Steam yams in 1/2 cup water in pot with tight fitting lid until tender (15 to 20 minutes).
Peel and slice potatoes and layer them in a casserole.
Pour small amount of melted butter or margarine over yams.
Peel and core apples, slice 1/2-inch thick, layer on top of yams.
Sprinkle raisins over top of apples.
Heat apple juice to boiling.
Combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water, add to juice, cook until sauce is clear and thick.
Add honey to sauce.
Pour over apples and then top casserole with wheat germ.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven until apples are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.
Serve with fat-free Cool Whip.