APPLE-YAM CASSEROLE

APPLE-YAM CASSEROLE
Yield: 6 Servings

1 1/4 lb Yams
1/2 c ;Water
1 lb Apples
1 c Apple juice
2 tb Cornstarch
3 tb ;Water
1/2 c Honey
1/3 c Wheat germ

In a pot with a tight-fitting lid, steam yams in 1/2 cup water until tender; 15-20 minutes. Peel and slice them lengthwise in 1/2" thick slices. Layer them in a casserole.

Peel and core apples, slicing them 1/2" thick. Lay apple slices on top of yams. Heat apple juice to the boiling point. Combine cornstarch and water and add to juice, cooking until sauce is clear and thickened. Add honey.

Spoon sauce over apples, then top with wheat germ. Bake in a 350 degree oven until apples are tender, 30 minutes to an hour.