Baked Apples with Sweet Potato Stuffing
Description
These baked apples are stuffed with a sweet potato, pineapple and pecan filling and topped with marshmallows.
Ingredients
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6 baking apples - peeled and cored
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1/2 cup cinnamon red hot candies
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1 cup water
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1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
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1/4 cup chopped pecans
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6 large marshmallows
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the candies and water. Stir until candies are dissolved.
3
Add the apples and baste frequently until apples begin to soften. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
4
Mix together the sweet potatoes, brown sugar, pineapple and pecans.
5
Stuff the cooled apples with the sweet potato mixture. Mound any remaining mixture on top of apples.
6
Place in 4 quart casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes; place a marshmallow on each apple, return to oven and cook until marshmallows are golden brown.