Sweet Potato And Apple Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 medium sweet potatoes
4 cooking apples, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
dash of salt
1/2 to 1 c. maple syrup
1/2 c. butter or margarine
3/4 c. soft bread crumbs

Preparation

Cook sweet potatoes in boiling, salted water for 30 to 35 minutes or until fork-tender.
Remove from heat, cool, peel and slice 1 inch
thick.
Place sliced apples, salt, maple syrup and butter in saucepan.
Simmer 10 minutes or until almost tender. Place half the potato slices in a layer in buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Spoon half the apple mixture over potatoes.
Repeat layering potatoes and apple mixture.
Put crumbs on top and bake at 400\u00b0 for about 20 minutes.
Serves 6 to 8.