Description
Sweet Potatoes and Apples is a delightful, heartwarming dish that marries the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the tartness of baked apples. Enhanced with cinnamon and maple syrup, this recipe creates a cozy aroma that fills your kitchen, perfect for family gatherings or festive occasions. Easy to prepare, it’s not just a meal but an experience that warms the heart and brings smiles around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes and apple slices with olive oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon until well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden brown, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- If using nuts, sprinkle over the mixture during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg