Best 9 Apricot Pineapple And Sweet Potato Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with the Apricot-Pineapple-Sweet Potato Bake, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This delectable dish features tender sweet potatoes, juicy apricots, and tangy pineapple, all baked to perfection in a sweet and savory sauce. Alongside this main course, relish two additional tempting recipes: a refreshing Apricot-Pineapple Salsa, perfect for livening up any meal, and a delectable Sweet Potato Casserole, offering a comforting and indulgent side dish. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this trio of culinary delights.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATOES



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Baked sweet potatoes with a candied pineapple sauce!

Provided by Jo Allgauer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 sweet potatoes
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl to cool. Peel and quarter.
  • In a sauce pan, combine pineapple, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Bring to boil and reduce heat.
  • Arrange potatoes in a single layer in baking dish. Pour sauce over potatoes and bake for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 62.4 mg, Sugar 40.9 g

MAPLE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH APRICOTS



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It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the versatile root vegetable-the sweet potato. Building on traditional recipes used by my mother and grandmother, I've added maple syrup, brown sugar, dried apricots and more spices to update this holiday casserole. -Keri Scofield Lawson, Fullerton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (2 pounds 8 ounces) cut sweet potatoes, drained
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup sliced dried apricots
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over the potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET POTATO PINEAPPLE BAKE



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Not only is this side yummy, but it's quick because it calls for canned yams, I got the idea from my sister...I just added the pineapple.-May Evans, Corinth, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (29 ounces) cut sweet potatoes, drained
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes. Stir in the pineapple, pecans, brown sugar and butter. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PINEAPPLE - APRICOT GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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I came up with this recipe for a friend of mine who loves sweet potatoes at holidays but is allergic to something that is in marshmallows. Still she wanted the candy-like goodness of Thanksgiving sweet potatoes and this was my alternative for her. They are now a family staple at her home and mine.

Provided by Jheryn

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (48 ounce) can sweet potatoes
1 (16 ounce) can sweet potatoes
3/4 lb dried apricot
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple tidbits
1 cup cashews
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1/3 cup brown sugar or 1/3 cup splenda brown sugar substitute
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Put apricots in a medium pot, and just cover fruit with water.
  • Bring to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes. (Make sure fruit stays covered in water. Add if needed.).
  • Lower temperature on apricots, cover, and simmer for a half hour.
  • Remove from heat and separate liquid and fruit. Make sure to save the liquid.
  • Drain sweet potatoes.
  • Arrange sweet potatoes evenly in the bottom of a 9X13 inch pan.
  • Cut apricots into quarters and spread over sweet potatoes.
  • Drain pineapple and reserve the liquid.
  • Spread pineapple over the apricots and potatoes.
  • In a saucepan, combine well the rest of the dry ingredients (brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch).
  • Add orange peel, butter, pineapple juice and 1 cup of apricot juice. (If there isn't enough apricot juice, add water to get to 1 cup).
  • Bring juice mixture to a boil and remove from heat. Mixture should be thickened. If it is still watery you may have to add a bit more cornstarch.
  • Pour juice mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes and fruit.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cashews over entire mixture and bake for 10 minutes longer.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.3, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 230.8, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 31.3, Protein 5.3

APRICOT PINEAPPLE AND SWEET POTATO BAKE



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Categories     Potato     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces dried apricots
1 cup apricot nectar
2 medium sweet potatoes
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup crushed pineapple
Reserved apricot nectar, plus enough to make 1/2 cup
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350'. In a medium blows soak dried apricots in nectar for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, peel and thinly slice sweet potatoes. Drain apricots and reserve nectar. Arrange sweet and apricots in a well greased 8X8 baking dish. Mix together brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, pineapple juice, pineapple, apricot syrup and butter. Pour mixture over yams and apricots sprinkle with chopped pecans and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender. Makes 6-8 servings.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Everyone will ask for seconds of this casserole made with mashed sweet potatoes and a marshmallow topping that's a perfect combination of gooey and crunchy. With the help of a little nutmeg for flavor, this casserole is sure to be a new favorite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 8), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups mini marshmallows or chopped regular marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with cold water by 1 inch; salt generously. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, and return to pan. Heat over medium, stirring, until liquid has evaporated and a thin film covers bottom of pan, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat; add milk, butter, and nutmeg. Mash until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Transfer sweet-potato mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. (To make ahead, refrigerate, up to 1 day.)
  • Top casserole with marshmallows; bake until center is warmed through and marshmallows are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g

APRICOT-GLAZED SWEET POTATO BAKE



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This makes a great side dish to turkey or ham, its really delicious! Adjust all ingredients to taste.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut up into large chunks
1 cup packed brown sugar
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup apricot nectar or 1 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup hot water
2 teaspoons orange zest
3 tablespoons butter
black pepper
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degree.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Place potatoes in prepared dish, and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon; stir in apricot nectar (or preserves) water and orange peel; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, cook, and stir for 2 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat; stir in butter and pecans.
  • Pour over sweet potatoes.
  • Season with black pepper.
  • Bake, uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 767.3, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 418.3, Carbohydrate 137.4, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 76.6, Protein 7.6

SWEET POTATO-APRICOT CASSEROLE



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Provided by Nancy Arum

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound dry apricots
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
2 pounds yams
1 lemon, sliced thinly
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 stick butter
2 tablespoons apricot brandy
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped coarsely

Steps:

  • Combine apricots, water and sugar and cook until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain and reserve liquid in a saucepan.
  • Peel, slice and cook yams in water until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Grease casserole. Alternate layers of sliced yams, apricots and lemon slices in casserole.
  • Add brown sugar, butter and apricot brandy to the saucepan with apricot liquid and heat until butter is melted. Pour over casserole.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle nuts over casserole 10 minutes before removing from oven.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 274, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 11 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET POTATO PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE



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A super-easy side dish that has always been a hit with my family for both Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by DELORA

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 sweet potatoes
½ cup crushed pineapple with juice
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large soup pot, boil sweet potatoes whole until soft. Remove skins, and dice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Mix sweet potatoes, crushed pineapple, light brown sugar, and butter in prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until casserole is mushy with no excess water in the dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

Tips:

  • Selecting the Right Sweet Potatoes: Choose firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are similar in size for even cooking.
  • Preparing the Sweet Potatoes: Thoroughly scrub the sweet potatoes to remove any dirt or debris. Prick the potatoes with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
  • Slicing the Sweet Potatoes: Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform slices or cubes to ensure even cooking and a visually appealing presentation.
  • Cooking the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to the recommended temperature before baking the sweet potatoes. Bake the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, which typically takes around 30-40 minutes.
  • Mixing the Fruit and Spices: Combine the apricot halves, pineapple chunks, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a bowl. Toss the mixture gently to coat the fruit in the spices.
  • Assembling the Bake: Layer the sliced sweet potatoes and the fruit mixture in a baking dish, alternating the layers. Make sure the sweet potatoes are evenly distributed and the fruit mixture is evenly spread.
  • Adding the Butter and Honey: Dot the top of the bake with butter and drizzle it with honey. These ingredients will add richness and a touch of sweetness to the dish.
  • Baking the Dish: Bake the apricot-pineapple-sweet potato bake in the preheated oven for the recommended time, usually around 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on the dish to prevent overcooking.
  • Serving the Bake: Allow the bake to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs like mint or parsley for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.

Conclusion:

The apricot-pineapple-sweet potato bake is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that is perfect for a comforting meal. It is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you are looking for a healthy side dish or a satisfying main course, this bake is sure to deliver. Its nutritional value and delectable taste make it an excellent choice for any occasion. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

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