2 (16 oz.) cans sweet potato or yams
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 med. cooking apples, pared & sliced

Mash sweet potatoes or yams in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and 4 tablespoons melted butter. Combine remaining butter with brown sugar and nutmeg in the bottom of an 8 cup baking dish. Spoon apple slices into dish. Top with sweet potato mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Makes 8 servings.