Maple Walnut Sweet Potato Casserole
Description
Topped with crunchy walnuts, this sweet potato casserole is one-of-a-kind with layers of sweet potatoes, yams and fresh pears, drizzled with maple syrup!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 2 pounds yams, peeled, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 2 pears, large, ripe, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup California walnuts, coarsely broken or chopped
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly butter a 13 X 9-inch baking dish.
- Place yams and sweet potatoes in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket and steam for 15 minutes or until almost fully cooked. (Or place in a large covered bowl with 1-inch of water and microwave on HIGH).
- Place half in the bottom of prepared dish and top with half the pears. Repeat layers.
- Stir together brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Drizzle with syrup and dot with butter. Top with walnuts and bake for 30 minutes.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 277 cal
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g