If you're looking for a cozy, flavorful holiday side dish that's easy to prepare, this Apple Yam Casserole is the perfect choice. This classic sweet potato dish combines tender yams, sweet apple pie filling, and a hint of nutmeg, all topped with a buttery walnut crumble.
It's a wonderful twist on traditional sweet potato dishes and makes a great addition to any Thanksgiving dinner or holiday menu. With just a handful of ingredients, you can make this delicious, warm, and comforting dish without having to spend much time in the kitchen.
Absolute! Pecans are a fantastic alternative and add a similar crunchy texture.
Replace the butter with a dairy-free butter or coconut oil for a delicious dairy-free version.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This casserole can be kept for 3 to 4 days and is delicious once reheated. To reheat, cover with foil and bake at 300°F for 15-20 minutes until heated through, or microwave in a large bowl for faster reheating.
Ingredients needed
- Apple pie filling – This creates the sweet and spicy apple flavor with minimal effort, giving the dish an 'easy apple' touch.
- Whole Yam – Canned yams are tender, naturally sweet and provide that classic sweet potato flavor without the need for extensive preparation.
- Butter – Adds richness and depth to the casserole and melts to perfectly blend the flavors.
- Walnuts – Chopped walnuts provide a savory crunch and balance the sweetness for a satisfying texture.
- Nutmeg – A dash of nutmeg adds a warm holiday spice that complements the apples and yams beautifully.
- Choose Yam: Look for whole canned yams at your local grocery stores. They are convenient and save you the prep time of peeling and cooking.
- Apple Choices: If you prefer a less sweet dish, you can use canned Granny Smith apples in place of apple pie filling. They add a slight sourness that goes well with the yams.
- Improving the taste: For a richer flavor, add a teaspoon of maple syrup or a little bit of orange juice to the yam-apple mixture.
- Making it forward: Prepare the casserole up to the baking step, cover and refrigerate. When ready to serve, bake at 325°F for 30-35 minutes.
Apple and yam casserole recipe
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Prepare a 9 x 13 inch pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Immediately combine canned apple pie filling and canned yams in the dish.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the chopped walnuts and nutmeg.
- Sporadically spoon some butter over the yam mixture and divide the nut mixture over it.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Enjoy!
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Apple and yam casserole recipe
If you're looking for a cozy, flavorful holiday side dish that's easy to prepare, this Apple Yam Casserole is the perfect choice.
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Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Prepare a 9 x 13 inch pan with cooking spray and set aside.
Immediately combine canned apple pie filling and canned yams in the dish.
In a separate small bowl, mix the chopped walnuts and nutmeg.
Sporadically spoon some butter over the yam mixture and divide the nut mixture over it.
Bake for 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 51G | Egg white: 4G | Fat: 14G | Saturated fat: 4G | Polyunsaturated fat: 7G | Monounsaturated fat: 2G | Trans fat: 0.2G | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 968mg | Fiber: 6G | Sugar: 11G | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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