Apple Sweet Potato Bake Recipe

This decadent Apple Sweet Potato Bake is the perfect side dish for your holiday feasts or a cozy weeknight treat! Imagine tender sweet potatoes and crisp apples, infused with warm spices like nutmeg and allspice, and topped with crunchy walnuts and a touch of brown sugar. This recipe is easily adaptable – try it with fresh pumpkin for a delightful twist! Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 246.8 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.3 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Sweet Potato Bake

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 2 medium tart apples (about 1 pound)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter

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How to Make Apple Sweet Potato Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  2. Peel and slice 2 pounds of sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  3. Peel and slice 2 medium apples (about 1 pound) into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
  5. Layer half of the sweet potatoes and apples in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar mixture evenly over the fruit and vegetables.
  7. Dot with 2 tablespoons of butter.
  8. Repeat layers with the remaining sweet potatoes, apples, and brown sugar mixture.
  9. Dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
  10. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  11. Remove foil, baste with pan juices, and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until apples are tender and sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

144g

Fat

18g

Carbs

16g

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