Carrot, Sweet Potato, & Apple Stew

3 carrots, sliced

4 sweet potatoes, sliced

3 granny smith apples, sliced

½ cup dark brown sugar

3 tablespoons chicken fat or vegetable oil

1 cup water

salt & pepper to taste

Cook the carrots and sweet potatoes until tender. Drain and set aside.

Pare, quarter, core, and slice apples, but not too thin.

Alternate these in layers in a 2½ quart baking dish; season each layer with brown sugar, salt pepper. and fat.(or oil).

Add water. Cover and bake in a preheated 350°F oven. (176°C) for 30 minutes, or until apples are tender.

Remove cover and continue baking until top is golden brown.

Serve hot.

This should make about six servings.