Sweet Potatoes & Apple Casserole With A Hint Of Bourbon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
3 cups fresh sweet potatoes (scrubbed, steamed, peeled and mashed)
1 1/2 cups apple pie filling
1/4 cup Bourbon
TOPPING
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
3 tablespoons maple syrup

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except those for topping in a large mixing bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until smooth.
Spoon sweet potatoe mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and flour. Using a pastry blender or a fork, cut in the butter until the mixture is the consistency of cornmeal. Stir in the toasted walnuts.
Sprinkle topping over sweet potato casserole; drizzle with maple syrup. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until bubbly.