Apple and Yam Baked Casserole
Apple and Yam Baked Casserole layers tender sweet potatoes with tart apple slices in a warm brown sugar glaze brightened by lemon and cozy spices. The contrast of soft, caramelized yams and juicy apples makes each bite balanced and comforting. Serve it as a holiday side or a cool-weather dinner companion alongside roasted mains.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apple and Yam Baked Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the yams in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 30 minutes, or until tender but still firm. Drain, peel, and slice into 1/3 inch thick pieces.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 3
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the cornstarch and brown sugar. Stir in the apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, and allspice.
- 4
Arrange alternating layers of yams and apples in the prepared baking dish. Pour the apple juice mixture over the layers.
- 5
Cover and bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove the cover, and continue baking for 30 minutes. Baste often with the pan juices to keep it from drying out.
- Calories 2152.9 kcal High 108%
- Protein 15.16 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 658.17 g 239%
- Total Fat 12.32 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.1 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.97 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 258.61 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 9.66 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 31.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 154.53 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 5.59 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 52.93 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.71 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 22.34 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Apple and Yam Baked Casserole is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Juice, Brown Sugar, Butter, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 2152.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apple and Yam Baked Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Juice, Brown Sugar, Butter, Cornstarch, Ground Allspice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Apple and Yam Baked Casserole?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2152.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apple and Yam Baked Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Apple and Yam Baked Casserole healthy?
- Apple and Yam Baked Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 2152.9 calories and 15.16 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 258.61 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.1 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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