Sweet Potatoes Apples Cinnamon Maple (Printable View)
Tender roasted sweet potatoes and apples in a warm cinnamon-maple glaze with caramelized edges and aromatic spices.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Fruit
01 - 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 3 crisp apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
→ Glaze
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for vegan)
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
09 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes and apples.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
04 - Pour the glaze over the sweet potatoes and apples. Toss until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and edges are caramelized.
07 - If desired, sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
08 - Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh thyme if using, and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The maple glaze caramelizes beautifully creating those crispy edges everyone fights over
- It's one of those dishes that looks impressive but requires almost zero active cooking time
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- Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with steamed instead of roasted vegetables
- The glaze will bubble in the oven—that's the maple caramelizing and exactly what you want
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- Let the roasted vegetables sit for about 5 minutes before serving so the glaze thickens slightly
- If you're serving this at room temperature, bring it to room temperature naturally—the glaze sets up beautifully