SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES
This delightful recipe combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the tartness of apples, creating a comforting and flavorful dish. The apples soften beautifully, absorbing the maple syrup and butter, while the sweet potatoes offer a satisfying texture. Finished with a touch of rum and a candied cherry, this dish is perfect for a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Sweet potatoes (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 4 medium Apples (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 cup Maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Rum
- 4 pieces Candied cherries (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cook them in a pot of boiling salted water until they are almost soft. Drain the sweet potatoes and cut them into 2-inch thick slices.
- 2Core, peel, and slice the apples into 1/2-inch rounds.
- 3Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the sweet potato slices upright in a baking dish. Top each slice with an apple round. Pour the maple syrup, water, and butter over the potatoes and apples. Bake for 20 minutes, basting frequently until the apples are soft. Then, pour 1 teaspoon of rum over each section, place a candied cherry in the center of each apple, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- 4Remove the dish from the oven and transfer to a platter. If desired, pour more rum over and around the dish. Light the liquor (carefully) and bring to the table burning.