Description
These Roasted Apple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes are a delightful side dish perfect for fall. Tender sweet potatoes and apples are roasted with warm spices and a touch of maple syrup, creating a comforting and flavorful dish that pairs well with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
Apples:
- 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and chopped
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potatoes and apples. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup, then sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss until coated.
- Roast: Spread the mixture on the baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized. Add pecans in the last 5 minutes if desired.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- Drizzle extra maple syrup for added sweetness.
- Substitute walnuts for pecans or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
