• 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp butter or margarine

Place sweet potatoes in medium saucepan; cover with water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat, cover, and cook 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place potatoes in an ungreased 8″ x 8″ x 2″ baking dish. Spread applesauce over potatoes. Mix brown sugar, nuts, and cinnamon; sprinkle over applesauce. Dot with butter. 

Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 30 minutes or until hot. 

4 servings