Roasted Apples & Sweet Potatoes in Honey-Bourbon Glaze

This time of the year the grocery store aisles are filled with bags of candy that would make any sweet tooth hurt. Instead enjoy nature's sweetness the way it is meant to be. And just for fun, here's an adult twist to really get your sweet tooth smiling.

What you need:

• 5 large sweet potatoes (about 5 lb.)

• 3 Winesap apples

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

• 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar

• 1/2 cup honey

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1/4 cup bourbon

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Directions:

• Wash sweet potatoes, and place on a baking sheet; prick with a fork. Bake at 400° for 1 hour or until almost tender. Remove from oven. Let stand 45 minutes or until cooled.

• Meanwhile, peel and core apples. Slice apples into 1/3" thick wedges; toss with lemon juice in a bowl.

• Peel cooled potatoes, and slice 1/3" thick. Arrange potatoes and apples alternately in a greased 13" x 9" baking dish. Pour remaining lemon juice over potatoes and apples.

• Combine brown sugar and next 6 ingredients in a saucepan, stirring well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally; boil 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour glaze over potatoes and apples. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes.

• Remove from oven; baste with glaze in bottom of dish, and sprinkle nuts across top. Bake 15 additional minutes or until apples look roasted. Baste with glaze just before serving.

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