Yam Apple Pineapple Dish

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A warm, comforting dish combining tender yams, sweet apples, and pineapple in a luscious glaze, perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large yams
  • 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple
  • 2 c. cold liquid (from pineapple juice or water)
  • 4 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 c sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 c butter
  • 2 to 3 apples

Instructions

  1. Cook yams with skins on until almost done, then drain and set aside.
  2. Stir cornstarch into 1/2 cup of the cold liquid from the pineapple juice mixture.
  3. Add lemon juice, then mix in sugar and salt; set aside.
  4. Bring the remaining 1 1/2 cups of juice to a slow boil in a saucepan.
  5. Gradually stir in the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  6. Add butter and continue stirring until the mixture starts to bubble.
  7. Remove from heat and set aside.
  8. In a large casserole dish, layer half of the sliced yams, sliced apples, and pineapple with some of the juice.
  9. Repeat layers with remaining yams, apples, pineapple, and juice.
  10. Cover and bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

414 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.5g 3% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 34% DV
Carbs 41.7g 15% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 6.2g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9712.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 177.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 76mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 29.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 23.4mg 26% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 47mg 4% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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