Grandma Gertie's Sweet Potatoes
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This sweet potato dish is a "must" for our Thanksgiving Dinner every year. Find out about Potato Hints, Tips, and Information, Sweet Potato Tips or History of Potatoes or more great Potato Recipes. Don't forget to check out my Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Menu which includes Grandma Gertie's Sweet Potatoes. Grandma Gertie's Sweet Potatoes6 medium (2 1/2 pounds)
sweet potatoes Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 13x9-inch baking dish. Scrub the sweet potatoes and put them in a saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil. Cover pan and boil gently for approximately 20 to 30 minutes or until easily pierced with a knife (do not overcook). Remove from heat, drain, and let cool slightly. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes approximately 1/2-inch thick. Place a layer of sweet potato slices into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar over the top. Season with salt and pepper. Place a layer of sliced apples over the top of the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Make another layer each of sweet potatoes and apples. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar over each layer. Pour Brown Sugar Syrup over the top of the sweet potatoes and apple mixture. NOTE: Dish may be frozen at this point. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and then cover with aluminum foil. Freeze until needed. To use, thaw casserole on the counter for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Remove aluminum foil and plastic wrap, and recover with the aluminum foil. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes or until apples are soft; during the last 5 minutes of cook, place whole marshmallows onto the top of each slice and let brown. Remove from oven and serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.
1 2/3 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup water In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine brown sugar and water; stir until sugar is dissolves.
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