Happy Fall, Y'all!

   My very favorite season of the year is Fall! I like the cool, crisp weather, the changing leaves on the trees, and the foods that people start baking and serving when Fall rolls around again. :) Last night I made a new sweet potato recipe that my family and I loved! My sweet potato skins burned before the insides were soft, so I didn't get to stuff them, but it was still quite tasty! I think I will try turning the oven temperature down to 400* next time. 

Apple-Pecan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

4 medium size sweet potatoes (a/b 3 1/2 lbs.)

1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

1/4 cup butter

1 large apple, chopped

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

a small dash of allspice

1. Place sweet potatoes on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425* F for 1 hour or until tender.
2. Heat nuts in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, 5-10 minutes or until toasted. Remove from skillet.
3. Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple; saute' about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. Remove from heat. 
4. When potatoes are cooked, cut in half lengthwise; scoop pulp into bowl, being careful to leave shells intact. Add apple mixture to sweet potato pulp in bowl; stir until blended. Spoon mixture into shells. Place on baking sheet.
5. Bake at 350* F for 15-20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Top with pecans.

   This was so delicious - I think it's our new family favorite! Enjoy!