Apple Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

I haven't tried this yet, but with the holidays just around the corner, i thought this might make a tasty addition, with a difference.

Wash and prick sweet potatoes.

Microwave on high for about 15 minutes.

More if needed , they need to be cooked through.

Let cool sweet potatoes cool.

Preheat oven to 350f.

Cut a thin slice , about 1 / 2 inch from the top of each potato.

Carefully scoop out meat , being sure not to puncture or tear potato skin.

Combine potato meat , butter , brown sugar , apple , cinnamon , ginger , pepper , salt and lemon juice , mix well.

Carefully spoon mixture into shells , top each potato with 1 / 2 of the pecans.

Place potatoes in baking dish.

Bake for about 25 minutes.

Stuffing must be hot and tender.

Top with remaining pecans.

sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, apple, cinnamon, ground ginger, pepper, salt, lemon juice, pecans