Apple Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Infuse your table with the cozy warmth of fall flavors with this Apple Spiced Sweet Potatoes recipe. Combining tender, caramelized sweet potatoes and juicy apples with a luscious glaze of melted butter, brown sugar, honey, and fragrant spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this dish is a perfect harmony of sweet and savory. Roasted to golden perfection and optionally topped with crunchy pecans for added texture, it’s an irresistible side dish that’s easy to prepare, making it ideal for holiday dinners or weeknight meals. Ready in under an hour, this recipe will captivate your guests with its comforting aroma and festive appeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 medium apples
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 cup pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Core the apples and chop them into similar-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for texture if desired.
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, salt, and honey until fully combined.
Place the sweet potato and apple pieces in a large mixing bowl. Pour the spiced butter mixture over them and toss to coat evenly.
Spread the sweet potato and apple mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. For added texture and flavor, sprinkle pecans over the top if using.
Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm as a side dish for roasted meats or as part of a holiday spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.9 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 894 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.3 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.6 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 686 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
