Description
These Roasted Apple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes are a delightful blend of flavors perfect for fall. Tender sweet potatoes and apples are roasted to caramelized perfection with warm spices, creating a side dish that’s both comforting and delicious.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Mixture:
- 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional:
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Sweet Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes and apples. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter, maple syrup, sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Roast: Spread the mixture on the baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Optional: If using, add chopped nuts during the last 5 minutes of baking. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Perfect as a fall side dish or paired with roasted pork or chicken.
- Prep ahead and roast just before serving for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
