Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole—a perfect dish for the holiday season or any family gathering. This delightful casserole combines tender sweet potatoes and crisp apples, naturally sweetened with honey, creating a guilt-free side that everyone will adore. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it adds a touch of autumn charm to your dining table. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe is versatile enough to complement a variety of main courses or stand alone as a comforting meal. Enjoy this wholesome dish that elevates any occasion!
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 apples (firm variety)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Optional: Chopped toasted pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake whole sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for 40-45 minutes until soft. Let cool.
- Peel, slice, and core apples; drizzle with lemon juice.
- Remove skins from cooled sweet potatoes and slice into ½-inch thick rounds.
- In an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish, layer apple slices and sweet potato slices alternately.
- Melt honey, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla in a small saucepan over low heat; stir until combined.
- Pour honey mixture over layered vegetables; sprinkle with toasted pecans if desired.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For varied flavor profiles, experiment with different apple varieties such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the amount of honey according to taste. Consider serving individual portions in ramekins for gatherings.