Baked Sweet Potatoes & Apples

Serving Size : 4 
Categories : Make-Again Side-dish
Tried and liked

1 pound sweet potatoes
2 cups Granny Smith apple -- peeled, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter -- or margarine
1/3 cup raisins -- optional
1/3 cup slivered almonds -- optional

SUGAR MIXTURE
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 375°

Steam potatoes with skins on (actually always peel them first because I find that easier), 
for about 20 minutes (potatoes will be only partially cooked). 

Peel and slice potatoes 1/2 inch thick.

In a bowl mix all "Sugar Mixture" ingredients together.

In a 2-quart casserole (lightly greased), place a layer of potatoes.

Cover with half the apples. Sprinkle with half the Sugar Mixture.

Repeat layers and dot with butter. 

If using, sprinkle with raisins and/or almonds.

Cover and bake 35 minutes then uncover and bake another 10 minutes.