Sweet Potato and Pear Casserole
Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this irresistible Sweet Potato and Pear Casserole—a perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and spiced autumnal flavors. Tender layers of sweet potatoes and juicy pears are beautifully caramelized with a buttery brown sugar-cinnamon glaze, creating a dish that's both comforting and indulgent. Finished with optional pecans for crunch and toasted marshmallows for a nostalgic touch, this casserole is delightfully versatile—ideal as a side dish or a dessert. Ready in under an hour and serving six, it's easy to prepare and sure to impress with its seasonal warmth and dynamic flavor profile.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 3 medium-sized pears
- 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 0.33 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup pecans (optional)
- 1 cup marshmallows (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch slices. Do the same for the pears, peeling and slicing them into thin wedges. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat.
Layer half of the sweet potato slices in the prepared baking dish. Follow with half of the pear slices, arranging them evenly. Drizzle half of the butter mixture over the top.
Repeat the layers with the remaining sweet potatoes and pears. Drizzle the rest of the butter mixture evenly over the top.
If desired, sprinkle the pecans over the casserole for added crunch and flavor.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the top to caramelize slightly.
If using marshmallows, sprinkle them over the top in the last 3-5 minutes of baking and broil until golden brown and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy this sweet and savory dish warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.1 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 984 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 337.5 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.2 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 838 mg | 18% | |
*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.
