**Baked Sweet Potato with Apples: A Symphony of Sweetness and Warmth**
As the autumn leaves begin to dance in vibrant hues, the air carries a crisp chill, beckoning us to seek comfort in hearty and wholesome dishes. Among these culinary delights, baked sweet potato with apples stands out as a beacon of warmth and sweetness, a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your soul. This delectable dish, often prepared during the fall harvest, combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the crisp tartness of apples, creating a symphony of flavors that is both satisfying and comforting. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or a more adventurous twist, this article offers a range of recipes that cater to diverse preferences, ensuring that everyone can find their perfect baked sweet potato with apples experience.
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
CINNAMON ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES
This cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes and apples recipe is a healthy and easy fall side dish. Made with only 6 nutritious ingredients including pure maple syrup and ground cinnamon, it's a perfect dish to serve on Thanksgiving.
Provided by Laura
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Grease a large baking pan, set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with 2 TBS of melted coconut oil. Stir until coated.
- Add sea salt and stir until evenly distributed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 min, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes just barely start to brown.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking: stir the remaining 1 TBS of coconut oil into the apples. Add maple syrup and cinnamon and stir to combined.
- After 20 minutes, or the sweet potatoes have begun to brown, remove the sweet potatoes from oven and add the apple mixture and stir to combine.
- Return to the oven and bake for 20 more minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Once the sweet potatoes and apples are browned and the maple syrup has caramelized on them remove them from the oven and serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 148.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 1.2 g, Fat 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 274 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 9.3 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.1 g
SWEET POTATO AND APPLE CASSEROLE
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
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
SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLES
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
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 POTATO AND APPLE CASSEROLE
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
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
HEALTHY APPLE SWEET POTATO BAKE
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
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.
VEGAN HARVEST BAKED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES
A cheering fall and winter vegan recipe, this medley of sweet potatoes and apples makes a great side dish for Thanksgiving dinner, though you need not save this easy preparation for special occasions only.
Provided by John Crines
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through but still firm, about 20 minutes.
- Remove sweet potatoes from oven; leave oven on. Allow sweet potatoes to cool until safe to handle; peel and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
- Coat a deep 1 1/2-quart baking casserole with oil. Arrange 1/2 the sweet potato slices on the bottom. Drizzle with 1/2 of the melted vegan margarine followed by 1/2 of the maple syrup. Top with apple slices and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and cloves. Repeat layers. Pour apple juice on top. Cover casserole with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake in the hot oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove lid or aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes more. Serve immediately or cover and keep warm until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.4 calories, Carbohydrate 85 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 206.5 mg, Sugar 32.7 g
SMUSHED APPLES AND SWEET POTATOES
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
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
BAKED SWEET POTATO WITH APPLES
Make and share this Baked Sweet Potato with Apples recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Evie3234
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the sweet potatoes,apple and sugar.
- Butter a baking dish and put the potato mixture into it.
- Dot with any remaining butter.
- Cover and bake 40 minutes.
- Uncover and sprinkle with the parsley and zest.
- *Nice served with chicken or pork.
SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLES AND ONIONS
Looking for a delicious side dish? Then check out this baked sweet potatoes recipe with a flavorful twist - ready in just 40 minutes!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place sweet potato slices in large saucepan or Dutch oven; add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cover loosely; cook over medium heat for 9 to 13 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion; cook 2 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture is reduced to a glaze, stirring occasionally.
- Add cooked sweet potatoes to skillet; stir gently to coat. Remove from heat; let stand 1 minute before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 3/4 Cup, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g
GLAZED APPLES AND SWEET POTATOES
This simple and delicious recipe for glazed apples and sweet potatoes is perfect for a Thanksgiving side dish - bourbon adds a special touch.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Place sweet potatoes on cookie sheet; prick with fork. Roast 1 hour or until almost tender. Let stand 45 minutes or until cool. Peel; cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
- Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, toss apples and lemon juice. Arrange potatoes and apples alternately in baking dish. Pour remaining lemon juice in bowl over potatoes and apples.
- In 2-quart saucepan, stir together brown sugar, honey, butter, bourbon, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally; boil 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour glaze over potatoes and apples.
- Roast uncovered 30 minutes. Spoon glaze from bottom of dish over potatoes and apples. Sprinkle with pecans. Roast 14 to 15 minutes longer or until apples are browned. Spoon glaze over top before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 67 g, Fat 2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg
Tips:
- Choose sweet potatoes with smooth, unblemished skin for the best flavor and texture.
- Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to allow steam to escape and prevent them from bursting.
- Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling them, as they will be very hot.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the sweet potatoes in half. Be careful not to cut yourself.
- Scoop out the sweet potato flesh, leaving a thin border around the edges.
- Mash the sweet potato flesh with a fork or potato masher until it is smooth.
- Add the apples, butter, and spices to the mashed sweet potato flesh and mix until well combined.
- Spoon the sweet potato mixture into the sweet potato skins.
- Bake the stuffed sweet potatoes for 15 minutes, or until they are heated through.
- Serve the stuffed sweet potatoes immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
Baked sweet potatoes with apples is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The sweet potatoes are soft and creamy, while the apples add a touch of sweetness and tartness. The spices give the dish a warm and inviting flavor. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add more or less spices, or you can use different types of apples. You can also top the sweet potatoes with a variety of toppings, such as nuts, seeds, or crumbled bacon.
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