Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole, a perfect blend of natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients. This comforting dish highlights tender sweet potatoes layered with slices of crisp apples, all drizzled with a luscious honey mixture enriched with cinnamon and vanilla. Ideal for family gatherings or festive occasions, this casserole not only pleases the palate but also serves as a vibrant centerpiece on your table. With simple preparation steps and customizable options, it’s an easy yet impressive addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Optional: chopped toasted pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake whole sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for 40-45 minutes until soft. Let cool.
- Peel and slice the apples; drizzle with lemon juice if desired.
- Remove peels from cooled sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- In an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish, alternate layers of apple and sweet potato slices.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt honey, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla together until combined.
- Pour the honey mixture evenly over the layered fruits.
- If using, toast chopped pecans under broil for about 5 minutes until fragrant; sprinkle on top before baking.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg