Sweet Potatoes Apples Cinnamon Maple Glaze (Printable Version)
Tender roasted sweet potatoes and apples in a warm cinnamon-maple glaze, perfect for autumn and holiday gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables & Fruit
01 - 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 3 crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
→ Glaze
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (coconut oil for vegan option)
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
09 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes and apples.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
04 - Pour the glaze over the sweet potatoes and apples. Toss until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast for 35–40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and edges are caramelized.
07 - If using nuts, sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
08 - Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh thyme if using, and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The maple glaze creates this incredible caramelized finish that makes people think you spent hours on it
- Its the kind of side dish that disappears first at potlucks and family gatherings
02 -
- Crowding the pan is the quickest way to end up with steamed vegetables instead of roasted ones
- Stirring halfway through is nonnegotiable for even caramelization on all sides
03 -
- Cut your sweet potatoes and apples to the same size so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Room temperature ingredients help the glaze coat more evenly, so take everything out about 20 minutes before starting