This recipe captures the essence of autumn with a delightful blend of sweet potatoes and apples glazed in rich maple syrup. As the season transitions, both sweet potatoes and apples come into their prime, offering a wonderful array of flavors and textures. Sweet potatoes, with their natural sweetness and earthy notes, provide a nutritious base, rich in vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants. Paired with the sweet-tartness of apples, this dish brings together the best of fall produce in a harmonious union.

The glaze, made from maple syrup, caramelizes beautifully, enhancing the natural sugars of the sweet potatoes and apples, creating a luscious coating that encapsulates each bite with a delightful sweetness. The apples soften and release their juices, infusing the dish with a fragrant and comforting aroma. This Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Apples recipe celebrates the bounty of the season, offering a comforting and nourishing dish that's perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy family meals.

maple glazed sweet potatoes and apples

prep time: 20 min
cook time: 1 hr 45 min

8 servings

Dish ingredients

3 large lbs sweet potatoes

4-5 tart apples

3/4 cup pure maple syrup

1/4 cup apple cider

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

1/2 tsp salt

Preparation

1. Prep vegetables and fruit.
   Prepare sweet potatoes. Peel, then cut crosswise into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
   Prepare apples. Peel, cut in half, remove cores and then cut into 1/4 inch thick slices.

2. Preheat oven to 375°F.

3. In 9x13 baking pan place potato and apple slices alternating, in tightly packed rows.

4. Combine remaining ingredients in heavy medium saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Pour hot syrup over potatoes and apples.

5. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake 1 hour. Uncover casserole.
   (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature, basting occasionally with pan juices.)

6. Reduce temperature to 350°F.
   Bake until potatoes and apples are very tender and syrup is reduced to thick glaze, basting occasionally, about 45 minutes.

7. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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