Candied Sweet Potatoes with Apple
Transform your holiday table with these irresistible Candied Sweet Potatoes with Apple—a perfect blend of tender sweet potatoes and buttery, caramelized apples layered in a luscious maple-cinnamon glaze. This easy yet elegant dish combines the natural sweetness of seasonal favorites like Honeycrisp or Fuji apples with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla to create a comfort-food classic with a gourmet twist. Baked to golden perfection, the rich brown sugar syrup infuses the sweet potatoes and apples with an irresistible candied coating, making each bite a celebration of autumn flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing side pairs beautifully with roasted meats or as part of a festive holiday spread. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy family gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Core the apples, peel them, and slice them into 1/4-inch thick wedges.
Arrange the sweet potato slices and apple wedges in the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping them for even layering.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, salt, and water. Cook until the sugar dissolves and the mixture forms a smooth glaze, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Pour the glaze evenly over the sweet potatoes and apples, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and carefully baste the sweet potatoes and apples with the glaze in the dish. Return to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the glaze is bubbly and slightly thickened.
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set slightly. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.9 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 914 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 262.0 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 558 mg | 12% | |
*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.
