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Cinnamon-Glazed Sweet Potato and Apple Bake

By: McCormick® Gourmet Collection® 
"Layers of deep-orange sweet potatoes, golden butternut squash, crunchy pecans and tender, crisp apples come alive with the flavors of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg for the perfect side that's sure to become a new holiday tradition."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar, divided
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Saigon Cinnamon, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Ground Nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 golden delicious apples, peeled and thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook sweet potatoes in water in a large saucepan until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, cook squash in another saucepan until tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
  2. Combine 1/3 cup brown sugar, eggs, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture for squash.
  3. In food processor, blend sweet potatoes with remaining egg mixture until smooth. Spread in greased 13x9-inch baking dish, or 3-quart casserole. Top with pecans.
  4. In food processor, blend squash with reserved 1/4 cup egg mixture. Spread over pecan layer. Arrange apple slices on top of squash layer. Combine 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over apples. Drizzle 4 tablespoons melted butter over top. Bake 45-50 minutes, or until set in the center. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 270 | Total Fat: 14.2g | Cholesterol: 68mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2005 by COGRANDMA4   view full review
What a wonderful recipe!! I omitted the squash and used only sweet potatoes but otherwise...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by TRACYLCORY   view full review
Excellent recipe. Not too sweet like many sweet potato casseroles. The only changes I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2006 by Erika   view full review
Very yummy and easy to make. I accidentally bought white yams instead of sweet potatoes and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by SAINTARTAUD   view full review
I made this for Thanksgiving as a change from the usual sweet potato casserole, and everyone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by Kat   view full review
I've prepared this for 30 for three Thanksgiving dinners in France, and every time it's been a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2006 by CARIST   view full review
Fantastic! Made it for Thanksgiving last week with no alterations (except for using Gala...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2006 by Joyce S.   view full review
Made this casserole for Thanksgiving dinner for 19 people. It was a terrific hit. I followed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2006 by AMIDONBRENT   view full review
Did a test run last week and my hubby and I both loved it! Making it again today to take to...

 

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