Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole, a delightful side dish that perfectly harmonizes the natural sweetness of apples and honey with creamy sweet potatoes. This dish is an ideal addition to family gatherings or cozy dinners, offering robust flavors and wholesome ingredients that everyone will love. With no refined sugar and customizable toppings, it’s a nutritious option that can be enjoyed year-round.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 apples
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped toasted pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place un-pierced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes until soft. Allow to cool before handling.
- While cooling, peel, slice, and core the apples; drizzle with lemon juice if desired.
- Remove the sweet potato skins and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- In an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish, layer apple slices and sweet potato slices alternately.
- In a small saucepan, melt together honey, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla over low heat until combined.
- Toast chopped pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet under broil for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour the honey mixture over the layered casserole and sprinkle with toasted pecans if using. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until heated throughout.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg