Apple Ham Bake

This is from a TOH insert sent with one of their magazines.

3 med. tart apples, peeled & sliced
2 med. sweet potatoes, peeled & thinly sliced
3 c. cubed ham (fully cooked)
3 Tb. Brown sugar
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. curry powder
2 Tb. Cornstarch
1/3 c. apple juice
1 c. pancake mix
1 c. milk
2 Tb. Butter
½ tsp. ground mustard

In lg. skillet, combine apples, sweet potatoes, ham, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and curry. Cook over medium heat until apples are crisp-tender; drain. Combine cornstarch and apple juice until smooth; stir into apple mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until mixture is thickened.

Transfer to a greased 2 qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 10 min. or until sweet potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, in a bowl whisk together pancake mix, milk, butter, and mustard; pour over ham mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 min. or until puffed and golden brown.

8 servings