Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples – A warm, cozy, healthy, and perfect fall side dish for Thanksgiving dinner. The sweet potatoes and apples are roasted to perfection with a touch of cinnamon, making it a flavorful, great addition to your holiday meal.

What are roasted sweet potatoes and apples?

Roasted sweet potatoes and apples are one of the cozy, flavorful, and easy side dish made by oven-roasting sweet potatoes and apples with olive oil, cinnamon, honey and rosemary. This delicious side dish is a perfect addition to your holiday menu. It is versatile, healthy and easy to prepare with simple ingredients.

Ingredients & Substitutions:

Sweet Potatoes – They can be substituted with butternut squash or root vegetables like carrots or parsnips for similar texture and sweetness.

Apples – You can use any kind of apple in this recipe. Granny Smith, pink lady, fuji, or honey crisp apples work best. You can substitute them with pears.

Honey – Adds sweetness. Replace it with brown sugar or maple syrup.

Olive Oil – Melted butter, avocado oil, or coconut oil can be substituted.

Cinnamon – Ground cinnamon adds a warm flavor to the roasted veggies. It can be replaced with pumpkin pie spice or ground ginger for a similar flavor.

Rosemary – I have added fresh rosemary here. This is totally optional.

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Serving suggestions:

Serve along with your favorite main course as a delicious side dish. Pair it with cranberry sauce for a festive touch.

Pair it with your simple everyday salads. Serve with a side of avocado toast for a perfect brunch.

Storage suggestions:

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. Let the roasted sweet potatoes cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Reheat them in the oven to restore crispiness whenever you want to serve.

Variations:

Feel free to experiment with different herbs like rosemary or thyme. You can also use dried herbs.

Top it with toasted pecans or walnuts for added crunch and flavor. You can also add dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds for a festive touch.

You can also add halved Brussels Sprouts to include more fall vegetables.

You can also add a dash of smoked paprika or ground cumin for a savory touch.

Add a mixture of balsamic vinegar and honey for a sweet-tangy glaze.

Sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese on top for a sweet-savory taste.

Tips & Notes:

Cut the sweet potatoes into ¾-inch cubes and the apples into 1-inch cubes. Cut them into similar-sized pieces for even roasting.

Choose firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, so they hold their shape well while roasting.

Do not overcrowd the baking pan. Spread the sweet potato and apple pieces in a single layer. Use 2 baking sheets if needed.

I usually line my baking pan with parchment paper for easier cleanup.

You can toss the apples in lemon juice to prevent from browning.

Make sure to flip them halfway through baking for even browning and caramelization.

Flip or toss the pieces halfway through roasting to ensure even browning and caramelization.

Step by step instructions:

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (400 F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and keep it aside.

Wash, peel, and chop sweet potatoes into ¾-inch pieces. Wash, core, and chop apples into 1-inch pieces. You can remove apple skins if you want. Add them to a large bowl.

Add ground cinnamon, rosemary (if using), salt, black pepper, honey, and olive oil to the apple and sweet potato cubes.

Mix everything together until they’re evenly coated.

Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet and spread them evenly in a single layer.

Bake them in the preheated oven at 200 degrees C for about 25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender, flipping once halfway through the roasting time.

Serve this healthy side dish along with your favorite main dish.

More fall recipes:

• Hasselback Butternut Squash
• Potato Kale Soup
• Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
• Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese Sandwich
• Sweet Potato Pizza Bites
• Persimmon Kale Salad
• Sweet Potato Chia Pudding
• Vegan Persimmon Smoothie
• Pumpkin Chia Pudding

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