Apple & Yam Balsamic Bake with Streusal Topping (Apple Cinnamon Balsamic)
/A sweet and savory side with bright colors that will look gorgous on a plate with fresh greens. Add some smokey bacon or crispy ham for a complete cold seasonal meal.
What you will need
2 large yams (peeled)
3 large tart apples (peeled)
Cinnamon sugar (2-3 teaspoons)
Nutmeg (a few sprinkles
Apple Juice (about 3-4 ounces)
Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
Chopped Pecans (1 cup)
Flour (1/2 cup)
Butter (4 tablespoons)
Recipe:
Take butter out of the fridge to start bringing it to room temp.
Thinly slice apples and yams.
Build 2 layers in shallow baking dish as follows: yam, apple, sprinkle of cinnamon sugar and nutmeg … repeat.
Pour in about about 6-8 ounces of a mixture of 1/2 apple juice and 1/2 apple cinnamon balsamic vinegar; enough to create a ½ inch layer of liquid on bottom of pan.
Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes until fork tender.
While baking, make a crumbly topping by forking together the flour, brown sugar, pecans, and butter until butter is in small balls.
When baked items are fork tender, remove from oven, remove foil, sprinkle on the crisp topping and place back in the oven for about 10 minutes until top is brown and bubbly.
Remove from oven and generously drizzle more apple cinnamon white balsamic vinegar over the top.
Serve piping hot on a plate next to grilled ham slices. Or top with slices of crisp bacon and serve all alone. Plate next to a green salad with cranberries and vinaigrette dressing for a beautiful Fall colors meal.
