Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole
Indulge in the delightful warmth of Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole, a perfect side dish for any gathering or family dinner. This scrumptious casserole celebrates the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and apples, enhanced by a luscious honey glaze. With no refined sugar, it offers a healthy twist that will please everyone at the table. The vibrant colors and aromatic spices make it not only a feast for the taste buds but also a stunning centerpiece on your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Chopped toasted pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake un-pierced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for 40-45 minutes until soft. Let cool.
- Peel and slice apples; drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Remove peels from cooled sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
- Layer apple and sweet potato slices alternately in an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, melt honey, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla over low heat until combined.
- Pour the honey mixture over the layered vegetables; sprinkle with optional chopped pecans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg