Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet potatoes and cinnamon-spiced apples with this easy-to-make sweet potato and cinnamon apple bake. The tender sweet potatoes and soft, caramelized apples come together in a harmonious medley of flavors and textures. This comforting dish is perfect for fall or winter gatherings and will leave your house smelling absolutely heavenly. Whether enjoyed as a side dish or a comforting dessert, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the sweet potatoes and apples to the bowl, and gently toss until they are well coated with the butter mixture.
- Transfer the sweet potato and apple mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- If desired, sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of the sweet potato and apple mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the apples are caramelized.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.