Best 8 Sweet Potatoes With Caramelized Apples Recipes

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Caramelized apples and sweet potatoes are a match made in heaven. The sweetness of the apples pairs perfectly with the earthy flavor of the sweet potatoes, while the caramelization process adds a delightful depth of flavor. This side dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. It's also a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.

This article features two recipes for caramelized apples and sweet potatoes. The first recipe is for a simple skillet dish that can be made in just 30 minutes. The second recipe is for a more elaborate dish that includes a creamy sauce and a crunchy pecan topping. Both recipes are delicious and easy to make, so you're sure to find one that you'll love.

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CINNAMON ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



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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

2 medium sweet potatoes (4 cups, cut into 1" cubes)
2 medium apples (about 2 cups, cut into 1" cubes)
3 TBS coconut oil (melted & divided)
1 tsp sea salt
2 TBS pure maple syrup
1 tsp ground cinnamon

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 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.

CARAMEL SWEET POTATOES



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The sauce is the star of this recipe. It really does taste like butterscotch. It is a nice side dish for poultry or ham. -Mary Jo Patrick, Napoleon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes., Drain and transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; pour over sweet potatoes. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until glazed, basting frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

CARAMELIZED SWEET POTATOES & APPLES



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Our favorite sweet potato side dish. It's a great fall comfort food and easy to prepare with ingredients on hand. Enjoy!

Provided by Vina7737

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled, in 1 in. chunks
2 -3 large tart apples, peeled, cored, cut in 1 in. chunks
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Melt butter in an oven safe casserole.
  • Add the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the apples and potatoes.
  • Stir well to thoroughly coat with the caramel mixture.
  • Cover with a lid or foil and bake at 375 for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  • After 30 minutes, remove the cover, stir again, and bake for 10 more minutes, or until caramel is thickened and the potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.7, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 163.8, Carbohydrate 62.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 42.4, Protein 2

WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES



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A topping of caramelized diced apples makes a beautiful presentation, but also works wonderfully with the flavor of the sweet mash -- so well that nobody will miss the standard mini marshmallows.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large sweet potatoes, pierced with the tines of a fork
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup applesauce, preferably homemade
2 teaspoons grated fresh peeled ginger
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 apples (1 pound), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until tender, 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Cut each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; discard skins. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the cream; mix on medium speed until smooth. Mix in applesauce and ginger; season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer potato mixture to an ovenproof dish. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss apples with sugar in a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apple mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove potato mixture from oven; top with caramelized apples, and serve.

SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES



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In this decadent Thanksgiving dish, pureed sweet potatoes are topped with caramelized apples and laced with Calvados.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 sweet potatoes (about 4 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
9 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan
6 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup Calvados, or brandy
1/4 cup fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Bake potatoes until soft, 40 to 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel and place flesh in a medium bowl; add salt, and mash with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, slice apples into 1/8-inch-thick wedges and place in a medium bowl. Add lemon juice and toss to combine.
  • In a medium skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Cook apple slices in the butter and sugar in 3 or 4 batches, until golden and caramelized, about 1 minute on each side. As they finish cooking, transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cook until sugar dissolves. Stir in 4 tablespoons cream and the Calvados and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add to sweet potatoes, mixing well to combine. Transfer potato mixture to a buttered 3-quart ovenproof casserole. Arrange apple slices over potatoes; set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cook until dissolved. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of cream and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in orange juice and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until thickened and dark brown. Pour over the apples and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature for up to 30 minutes before serving.

SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES



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Make and share this Sweet Potatoes With Caramelized Apples recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Janice H.

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large sweet potatoes, pierced with the tines of a fork
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup applesauce, preferably homemade
2 teaspoons peeled grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon coarse salt
fresh ground pepper
2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 pound)
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until tender, 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Cut each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; discard skins. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the cream; mix on medium speed until smooth. Mix in applesauce and ginger; season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer potato mixture to an ovenproof dish. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss apples with sugar in a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apple mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove potato mixture from oven; top with caramelized apples, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 444.7, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 14.7, Protein 1.7

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook faster and more evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • While the sweet potatoes are baking, make the caramelized apples.
  • To make the caramelized apples, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the skillet and cook until the apples are tender and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
  • Once the sweet potatoes and caramelized apples are done, mash the sweet potatoes with a fork or potato masher.
  • Stir in the caramelized apples, butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes with additional caramelized apples on top, if desired.

Conclusion:

Sweet potatoes with caramelized apples is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are creamy and flavorful, and the caramelized apples add a touch of sweetness and crunch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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