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Serves 6
Ingredients
2 ½ lbs. Jonathan, McIntosh, or Granny Smith Apples (must use tart apples)
peel & slice 1/4″ thick
5 lbs. Sweet potatoes sliced 1/8″ thick
1 Tbs. olive oil
Spice Layer Mixture
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. sea salt
Topping Ingredients
½ C. honey
1 ½ C. chestnuts peeled and diced or (May use chestnut flour)
½ C. oats
¼ C. butter unsalted
Technique
Oil oven safe pan with olive oil
Layer apples, sweet potatoes, apples, sweet potatoes ending with sweet potatoes in top
Between each layer sprinkle with Cinnamon & Spice Mixture
Mix together Topping Ingredients
Sprinkle mixture evenly on top
Drizzle entire dish with honey
Cover & bake at 375º for 40 minutes
Uncover & bake an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown