Roasted Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes

Easy, healthy and so delicious!

I was all set to make my Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes to go with our Easter ham and don't usually change my holiday menus right before the big day. But when I spotted this recipe, I just had to try it...so glad I did!

These sweet potatoes couldn't be easier to make and everyone had seconds!

Ingredients:

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. black pepper (if desired)

2 Tbsp. honey (or maple syrup)

Preheat oven to 375' F.

In a large bowl, combine sweet potato cubes, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss until the potatoes are all well coated.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the sweet potato cubes onto the paper. 

Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through. 

Drizzle with the honey when they come out of the oven and stir them lightly to coat them all. 

Yields: 4 servings

A Tip from Grammy:

-This recipe will double easily, just make sure you don't crowd them in the baking sheet.

-You can substitute maple syrup for the honey, if you prefer.

-You can add the honey or maple syrup to the olive oil mixture before baking. I didn't because I was concerned they might burn.

Be encouraged!

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. -1 Corinthians 13:6

Apple Crisp

 A favorite in our house any time of the year!

We all love the aroma of a great apple dessert baking in the oven every fall, and I know it's a long time until fall again. I have to tell you though, we love Apple Crisp any time of the year, it's a "comfort" dessert! We've even had it for Christmas dessert!

I do confess to one thing though...I never use tart apples. The apple that's our choice for "anything apple" has always been McIntosh. But, with that said, you can use whatever apple you like best! After all, it's all about pleasing your own family and making any recipe "yours"! 

Let this cool slightly before serving, and then top with vanilla ice cream...even a drizzle of caramel sauce would be delicious!

Bottom Layer:

5 cups apples (sliced thin and evenly)

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine above ingredients until all the apples are evenly coated. Spread onto the bottom of prepared baking dish.

Topping:

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 cup old-fashioned or quick cooking oats

1/3 cup butter, melted

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

3/4 tsp nutmeg

Heat oven to 350'. Prepare an 8" baking pan or deep dish pie plate with shortening or cooking spray.

In a separate, medium size bowl, mix all topping ingredients except butter, until well blended. Pour in the melted butter and mix together until well coated and crumbly. Sprinkle over evenly over apples. 

Bake about 45-60 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender when pierced with a fork.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and don't forget about the drizzle of caramel sauce. Yum!

Yields: 6 servings

A Tip from Grammy: 

-Slice your apples evenly to prevent some from over-cooking and others not cooked enough. 

-Check on your crisp before the time is up, to prevent over-browning of the topping.

-You can add extra flavor to the topping by adding chopped pecans or walnuts. (If you have no allergies in your family.)

Be encouraged!

"The Word of God is more precious than gold."  -Psalm 19:10