Best 9 Apple Filled Sweet Potato Recipes

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**Savor the Goodness of Baked Apple-Filled Sweet Potatoes: A Culinary Delight for Every Occasion**

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds and nourishes your body with wholesome goodness. Baked apple-filled sweet potatoes are a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and earthy notes. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a hearty breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or a comforting dinner. Embark on a culinary journey with our curated collection of recipes, each offering unique variations and flavors to suit your preferences. From the classic apple-cinnamon filling to innovative combinations like maple-pecan and cranberry-walnut, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors in every bite. Prepare to be captivated by the delightful aroma and irresistible taste of baked apple-filled sweet potatoes, a culinary delight that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO AND APPLE CASSEROLE



Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole image

This easy casserole is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Great for the holidays!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 sweet potatoes ((approx 2 ½ pounds) peeled and cut into 1-inch dice)
4 small apples ((or 3 large), peeled, cored and diced into 1-inch pieces)
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
½ cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
¼ cup pecans (chopped)
salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are just starting to soften. You don't want them to cook until soft because they will continue to cook during the baking process.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13" casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  • Drain the potatoes and place them into the prepared baking dish.
  • Add the apples to the casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Pour mixture over the apples and potatoes and stir to combine.
  • Add to the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and top with pecans.
  • Add back to the oven and cook for 5 minutes more to toast the pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 57 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 40 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sprigs fresh rosemary, picked and finely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes generously with some olive oil, salt, cinnamon and cayenne. Lay the sweet potatoes out on a sheet tray, place them in the oven and roast until they are very soft and mushy, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Peel the apples and cut into 1-inch dice. Toss the apples with the lemon juice, some olive oil, salt and the rosemary. Lay them out on a sheet tray and place in the oven during the last 15 minutes of the cooking time for the sweet potatoes. When done, the apples should be soft and cooked through but still hold their shape. Sprinkle the walnuts over the apples during the last 5 minutes in the oven.
  • Transfer the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and coarsely mash them with a potato masher. Stir in the cooked apples and walnuts. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Serve immediately or keep in a warm oven and serve hot.

BAKED APPLES WITH SWEET POTATO STUFFING



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These baked apples are stuffed with a sweet potato, pineapple and pecan filling and topped with marshmallows.

Provided by Beverly

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Apple Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 baking apples - peeled and cored
½ cup cinnamon red hot candies
1 cup water
1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
¼ cup chopped pecans
6 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine the candies and water. Stir until candies are dissolved.
  • Add the apples and baste frequently until apples begin to soften. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Mix together the sweet potatoes, brown sugar, pineapple and pecans.
  • Stuff the cooled apples with the sweet potato mixture. Mound any remaining mixture on top of apples.
  • Place in 4 quart casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes; place a marshmallow on each apple, return to oven and cook until marshmallows are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 87 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 89.3 mg, Sugar 51.7 g

SWEET POTATO AND APPLE CASSEROLE



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This wonderful sweet potato recipe tastes like a dessert. It's always a favorite.

Provided by Tamby Plue

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large cooking apples - peeled, cored and cut into 1/4 inch rings
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup butter
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 25 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, cool and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11 inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Layer sweet potatoes, brown sugar mixture and apples in the prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, butter and pecans. Sprinkle over the sweet potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 74.1 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

PECAN TOPPED SWEET POTATO APPLE BAKE



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This easy-to-make side bakes up bubbly and golden brown. It comes together in a flash with canned sweet potatoes and apple pie filling, making it the perfect comfort food to serve during the busy holiday season.-Cheryl Priano, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (29 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cut sweet potatoes into thin slices. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, pie filling, butter and cinnamon. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish., In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HEALTHY APPLE SWEET POTATO BAKE



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Grandmother always served sweet potatoes and apples with pork, so I know she'd approve of this dish I created to combine the two.-Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups sliced peeled cooked sweet potatoes
3 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 2 large)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the sweet potatoes and apples. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, nutmeg, allspice, salt and pepper; sprinkle half over apples. Dot with half of the butter. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Baste with pan juices. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

APPLE FILLED SWEET POTATO



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Make and share this Apple Filled Sweet Potato recipe from Food.com.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium sweet potatoes or 6 medium yams
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon orange peel, grated
1 cup coarsely chopped apple, cored and peeled
1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
pecan halves

Steps:

  • heat oven to 375*F.
  • prick sweet potatoes with a fork to allow steam to escape. bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until fork tender.
  • cut thin lenghwise slice from top of each sweet potato; scoop out inside, leaving a thin shell. set shells aside.
  • in large mixer bowl place hot sweet potatoes and remaining ingredients, except apple, chopped pecan and pecan halves.
  • beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often until well mixed and no lumps remain.
  • by hand, stir in apple and chopped pecans.
  • place shells on a 15x10x1" baking pan. fill shells with sweet potato mixture.
  • if desired, garnish each potato with pecan halves.
  • bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.
  • Tip: if desired do not stuff shells. spoon hot sweet potato mixture into serving bowl. if desired toast pecan halves and use to garnish sweet potato mixture.

APPLE-STUFFED SWEET POTATOES



Apple-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes image

I haven't tried this yet, but with the holidays just around the corner, I thought this might make a tasty addition, with a difference.

Provided by Kayne

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup grated apple
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided

Steps:

  • Wash and prick sweet potatoes. Microwave on high for about 15 minutes. More if needed, they need to be cooked through.
  • Let cool sweet potatoes cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut a thin slice, about 1/2 inch from the top of each potato.
  • Carefully scoop out meat, being sure not to puncture or tear potato skin.
  • Combine potato meat, butter, brown sugar, apple, cinnamon, ginger, pepper, salt and lemon juice, mix well.
  • Carefully spoon mixture into shells, top each potato with 1/2 of the pecans.
  • Place potatoes in baking dish. Bake for about 25 minutes; stuffing must be hot and tender. Top with remaining pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 409.1, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 23.1, Protein 4.8

APPLE CRISP FOR TWO



Apple Crisp for Two image

When all you need is a small dessert for two, whip up this homey apple crisp. Apples and the smell of cinnamon means fall baking at its best!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, diced (1 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 (10-oz) ovenproof ramekins with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix all Topping ingredients except butter. With fork, mix in melted butter until crumbly; reserve.
  • In another medium bowl, mix Filling ingredients. Divide filling evenly between ramekins. Top each with half of the topping, mounding the topping (it will settle during baking).
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose firm, medium-sized sweet potatoes for best results.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
  • Allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly before handling them.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
  • Scoop out the flesh of the sweet potatoes, leaving a 1/4-inch border.
  • Mash the sweet potato flesh with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
  • Add your favorite fillings to the mashed sweet potato, such as apples, cinnamon, sugar, butter, and nuts.
  • Spoon the filling into the sweet potato shells.
  • Bake the filled sweet potatoes until the filling is heated through, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve the apple-filled sweet potatoes warm with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, yogurt, or maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Apple-filled sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy fall dish that is perfect for a light meal or snack. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With their sweet and savory flavor, apple-filled sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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