Sweet Potatoes with Apples

• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup butter, divided
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• salt

Directions

Combine raisins and water. Set aside for 20 minutes. Steam sweet potatoes over simmering water for 20 minutes or until tender. Saute' apples in about 4 Tbsp. butter for about 3 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and orange juice and cook, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes, raisin mixture, and salt to taste. Cook, uncovered, for about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining butter. Serves 10.

By Robin from Washington, IA