Cranberry Apple Sweet Potatoes
Brighten up your holiday table with the irresistible flavors of Cranberry Apple Sweet Potatoes! This hearty side dish combines tender, caramelized sweet potatoes with the natural tang of cranberries, the sweetness of diced apples, and a hint of citrusy orange juice, all brought together by a luscious brown sugar and cinnamon glaze. Perfectly balanced with a touch of maple syrup and optional crunchy pecans, this dish embodies cozy autumnal flavors in every bite. Easy to make and bursting with vibrant colors and textures, it’s an ideal accompaniment for festive feasts or casual family dinners. Ready in just an hour, this sweet and savory crowd-pleaser serves six and pairs beautifully with roasted meats or a variety of vegetarian main courses.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1.5 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 large apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup pecans (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the slices in a single layer in a baking dish.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon until fully combined and syrupy.
Sprinkle the cranberries and diced apple evenly over the sweet potato slices in the baking dish.
Pour the orange juice and maple syrup over the sweet potatoes, followed by the butter-sugar mixture. Sprinkle the salt over the top.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and gently stir to ensure even coating. Continue baking uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the cranberries have burst.
Optional: For a crunchy topping, sprinkle pecans over the dish during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.5 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1491 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.8 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.7 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1241 mg | 26% | |
*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.
