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Friday

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES AND CRANBERRIES


NOTES: (This can also be used as a Weight Watchers Recipe,
as it calculates to a 5 PointsPlus+ per serving Weight Watcher recipe)

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup apple juice or cider
1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick,
about 3 cups

1 cup coarsely chopped cooking apples,
(such as Jonathan, Macintosh or your favorite variety for cooking)
2 tbsp dried cranberries
2 tbsp maple flavored syrup
2 tbsp rum (optional)
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp chopped hazelnuts or walnuts, toasted

DIRECTIONS

1. In large skillet heat apple juice.
Add sweet potato slices spreading evenly.
Cook covered over low heat about 12 minutes or until potatoes are nearly tender.
Stir in apple, cranberries, maple syrup, rum (if desired) and salt.
Cook covered over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes more or just until apple is tender.

2. Uncover and boil gently 3 to 4 minutes longer or until liquid is syrupy.
Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with nuts.

Serving Size: About 1 cup

Yield: 4 servings Weight Watchers PointsPlus+ =5

Nutrition Information

* Calories197,
* Total Fat (g)3,
* Saturated Fat (g)0,
* Monounsaturated Fat (g)2,
* Polyunsaturated Fat (g)0,
* Cholesterol (mg)0,
* Sodium (mg)208,
* Carbohydrate (g)42,
* Total Sugar (g)21,
* Fiber (g)5,
* Protein (g)3,
* Vitamin A (DV%)0,
* Vitamin C (DV%)7,
* Calcium (DV%)5,
* Iron (DV%)7,
* Starch (d.e.)1,
* Fruit (d.e.)1,
* Other Carbohydrates (d.e.).5,
* Fat (d.e.).5,
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet