Cinnamon-Glazed Sweet Potato and Apple Bake

Cinnamon-Glazed Sweet Potato and Apple Bake

• Fiber Rich

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar, divided
3 eggs, beaten
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Saigon, divided
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Nutmeg, Ground
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and thinly sliced

1. Cook sweet potatoes in water to cover in large saucepan about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Meanwhile, cook squash in another saucepan about 10 minutes or until tender; drain.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix 1/3 cup of the brown sugar, eggs, 2 tablespoons of the butter, vanilla, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture for squash.

3. Puree sweet potatoes with remaining egg mixture in food processor until smooth. Spread in greased 13x9-inch baking dish or 3-quart casserole. Sprinkle evenly with pecans.

4. Puree squash with reserved 1/4 cup egg mixture in food processor until smooth. Spread over pecan layer. Arrange apple slices on top of squash layer. Mix remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over apples. Drizzle with remaining 4 tablespoons butter.

5. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until center is set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Layers of deep-orange sweet potatoes, golden butternut squash, crunchy pecans and tender, crisp apples come alive with the flavors of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg for the perfect side that's sure to become a new holiday tradition.

Makes about 12 (2/3-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

For 1 serving
Calories: 299
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Cholesterol: 68mg
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g