1979 YAM AND APPLE CASSEROLE

4 large yams

3 large cooking apples

3 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 cups hot apple juice

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup raisins (I prefer pecans)

Parboil the yams for 40 minutes; peel and slice 1/3-inch thick. Peel, core and thinly slice apples. In a small saucepan melt butter or margarine; add cornstarch and sugar. Mix in lemon juice, hot apple juice, allspice and cinnamon; continue to cook for 5 to 6 minutes. In a shallow greased casserole, alternate layers of sliced yams and apples. Sprinkle raisins over top. Pour the hot apple juice mixture overall, cover with foil and bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 1 hour. Remove foil and continue baking an additional 30 minutes, basting frequently.

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