Best 9 Apple Sweet Potato Side Recipes

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Craving a delectable and nutritious side dish that perfectly complements your main course? Look no further than the Apple Sweet Potato Side, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. This delightful dish features tender sweet potatoes roasted to perfection, caramelized apples that add a touch of sweetness, and a medley of aromatic spices that create a symphony of flavors. But that's not all; this article also presents a collection of enticing recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary desires, ensuring that everyone can savor the goodness of this exceptional side dish. From a classic roasted version to a vegan-friendly option and even a tantalizing sweet potato casserole, this article has something for every palate. So, embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delectable world of Apple Sweet Potato Side and discover the perfect accompaniment to your next meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

SWEET POTATO AND APPLE CASSEROLE



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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

APPLE SWEET POTATO SIDE



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Mother never used a recipe, so for years, there were no written instructions to make this dish. When the memories of this Thanksgiving side dish began to haunt me, I set out to duplicate this comfort food, which took me many tries. It bakes in the oven with other foods, needing little attention. -Opal Sanders, Glouster, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 medium sweet potatoes (2-1/2 pounds)
4 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 4 medium)
3/4 cup thawed apple juice concentrate
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons cold water, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
7-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 30-45 minutes or until tender. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel and slice potatoes., Place apples in a large saucepan and cover with water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Place apples and sweet potatoes in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish., In a small saucepan, combine apple juice concentrate, 1-1/2 cups water, sugars and salt. Combine cornstarch with remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into apple juice concentrate mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. , Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Pour over potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

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

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



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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.

SMUSHED APPLES AND SWEET POTATOES



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This is a super simple recipe that I make as a sweet, easy side dish. It tastes a LOT like apple pie... but even healthier!

Provided by ELFINDANCER

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and sliced
⅛ cup milk

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potato in a medium saucepan and fill with enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Mix in the sugar, cinnamon and allspice. Add the apple slices, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes, or until the apples are tender. Mix the apple mixture into the drained sweet potatoes along with the milk. Mix well using an electric mixer or just a fork until potatoes are mashed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 113 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

KAREN'S CRANBERRY APPLE SWEET POTATO PACKET



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Slices of sweet potatoes, apples, and dried cranberries are baked or grilled in foil with brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon until tender for an easy side dish and no clean up.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 sheet (18x24-inches) Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples, cored, thinly sliced into rings
½ cup dried cranberries or raisins
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F or grill to medium-high.
  • Center sweet potatoes, apples and cranberries on sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Combine butter and cinnamon; drizzle over brown sugar.
  • Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal making one large foil packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes on a cookie sheet or in a 13x9x2-inch dish OR GRILL 20 to 25 minutes in covered grill until sweet potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.7 calories, Carbohydrate 75.1 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 155.7 mg, Sugar 42.4 g

SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLES



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This satisfying dish is very welcome at any meal at our house, especially on holidays. The tart apple slices taste so good baked on top of the mild sweet potatoes. -Jean Winfree, Wausau, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 to 3-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
2 tart apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch rings
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30 minutes or until just tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices., In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, alternately layer potatoes and apples. Pour orange juice over top. Combine the brown sugar, ginger and cinnamon; sprinkle over potatoes and apples. Dot with butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



Sweet Potatoes and Apples image

This recipe is very easy and creates a very delicious side dish. The sweet potatoes and apples compliment each other well. -Marty Rummel, Trout Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 medium sweet potatoes
5 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or just until tender. , Drain sweet potatoes and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer half of the apples and sweet potatoes. Repeat layers., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, cinnamon and salt. Pour over sweet potatoes and apples., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
  • 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 45 minutes.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the sweet potatoes into cubes or slices.
  • Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet with the apples and cook until they are heated through.
  • Season the sweet potatoes and apples with salt, pepper, and cinnamon to taste.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes and apples immediately.

Conclusion:

Apple Sweet Potato Side is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The sweet potatoes and apples are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The dish is also low in calories and fat, making it a good choice for people who are watching their weight. Apple Sweet Potato Side is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, a main course, or a snack. It is also a great dish to take to potlucks and parties.

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