6 medium sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups sliced apple
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon mace

Boil sweet potatoes until tender. Slice 1/4-inch thick.

Butter a baking dish and put a layer of sweet potatoes in bottom, then a layer of apples. Sprinkle with sugar, salt and mace, then dot with butter. Repeat until dish is filled, having the top layer of apples. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 50 minutes.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.