Scalloped Yams and Apples
Delight your taste buds with this comforting Scalloped Yams and Apples recipe, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors perfect for cozy dinners or holiday gatherings. Layers of tender yams and tart Granny Smith apples are drizzled with a rich brown sugar and spice glaze, then baked to perfection with a splash of heavy cream for a creamy finish. A sprinkle of optional chopped pecans adds a delightful crunch, making this dish a textural masterpiece. With its warming hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, this oven-baked side dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious—golden, caramelized, and irresistibly fragrant. Simple yet elegant, it’s an ideal accompaniment to roasted meats, or it can shine on its own at your next family celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large yams (sweet potatoes), peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup pecans (optional), chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to form a glaze.
Arrange half of the sliced yams in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Top the yams with half of the sliced apples, spreading them evenly.
Drizzle half of the brown sugar glaze over the layered yams and apples, ensuring even coverage.
Repeat the layers with the remaining yams and apples, then drizzle the rest of the glaze over the top.
Pour the heavy cream evenly over the entire dish. This will create a rich and creamy texture as it bakes.
If using, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top for added crunch and flavor.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the yams and apples are tender and the top is golden and slightly caramelized.
Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm as a side dish for any meal or holiday feast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.0 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.8 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 1051 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 226.3 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2782 mg | 59% | |
*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.
