Applesauce Sweet Potato Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb sweet potatoes (approx. 3 medium) or 1 lb yam (approx. 3 medium)
1 cup applesauce
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Preparation

Place sweet potatoes in 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Add salt as desired.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat and cover. Simmer 30-35 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Remove skins and cut each potato lengthwise in half.
Heat oven to 375\u00b0F; place sweet potatoes cut side up in a greased 2-quart casserole or 8 x8 baking dish.
Spread applesauce over sweet potatoes.
Mix brown sugar, nuts & cinnamon. Sprinkle over applesauce. Dot with butter.
Cover and bake for 30 minutes or until hot.
Can also sprinkle with:
Dried cranberries.
Mini marshmallows.
Sliced, canned peaches or pineapple.
Toasted pecans or almonds.