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A sweet, nutritious side dish you can serve with your mains. Spiced, sweet, and filling, this Apple Sweet Potato Bake is vegetarian, and gluten-free.
Fall is such a beautiful season. You get to see leaves changing colors. That’s where this Apple Sweet Potato Bake comes in handy. It’s full of the sweet flavors of apples and sweet potatoes.
And the walnuts add a lovely crunch. Meanwhile, the cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger are sure to warm you up.
This Apple Sweet Potato Bake is quite nutritious too. In fact, one serving provides almost 30% of your daily fiber requirements. And it provides a whopping 252% of your daily Vitamin A requirements.
It also contains potassium and Vitamin C. These minerals boost your immune system and promote heart health. Who knew that a tasty dish could be so good for you?
Also, this dish is gluten-free. And with a simple change, it can be made vegan-friendly too.
Ingredients for the Sweet Potato Bake
Sweet potatoes (4) – The sweet potatoes add so much sweetness to this dish. So you don’t need to add any sugar to this dish. They are rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, manganese, potassium, and Vitamin B6.
Apples (4) – The apples add an additional layer of sweetness. You’ll want to use sweet apples like Fuji or Gala.
Alternatively, you can use tart apples to contrast the sweetness of the sweet potatoes. In that case, you can use tart apples like Granny Smith or McIntosh apples.
Cinnamon (2 tsp) – Cinnamon adds warm fall flavors. So definitely don’t leave it out.
Nutmeg (1/4 tsp) – Just like cinnamon, nutmeg adds warmth. It also adds some peppery flavors.
Ground ginger (1/8 tsp) – Ground ginger adds warmth and some heat to this dish. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Raisins (1/3 cup) – The raisins add even more sweetness. They also add texture.
Walnuts (2/3 cup) – The walnuts add crunchiness and nuttiness. Walnuts are also rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and omega-3s.
Butter (1/4 cup) – Butter adds flavor and ensures that the Apple Sweet Potato Bake cooks well. If you’d like to make this dish vegan-friendly, use vegan butter instead.
Salt (a pinch) – Do not, and I repeat, do not skip the salt. Instead of adding saltiness, it enhances the flavors of the rest of the ingredients.
How to Make Apple Sweet Potato Bake
Step 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then oil your baking dish.The bigger the dish, the faster your sweet potatoes will cook. I used a ceramic baking dish like this.
Also, peel and dice your sweet potatoes with a sharp knife. Next, chop, core, and peel your apples. Transfer your diced apples and sweet potatoes to your greased baking dish, mixing well.
Step 2. To a small bowl, add cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger. Mix well.
Step 3. Sprinkle the spice mixture onto your apples and sweet potatoes.
Step 4. Top with raisins and walnuts.
Step 5. Drop tablespoonfuls of butter all over your casserole. This will ensure that your Apple Sweet Potato Bake cooks well and adds tons of flavor.
You don’t need to use melted butter as the butter will melt in the oven. Add salt to taste.
Step 6. Finally, bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the sweet potatoes soften.
What Can You Serve With It?
As I mentioned earlier, this Apple Sweet Potato Bake is perfect for the holidays. So you can serve it with mains like roasted turkey, chicken, or ham.
It would be perfect with sides like my Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Dates or cheesy garlic broccoli. But this Apple Sweet Potato Bake is so yummy, you don’t want to reserve it just for the holidays.
You can use it as a side dish paired with your protein of choice. This can include chicken thighs or pork tenderloin.Then add a steamed veggie, and you’ve got a complete meal.
How Can You Reheat the Leftovers?
To reheat the leftovers, just pop them in the microwave. Or use the oven to crisp up the leftovers.
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Apple Sweet Potato Bake
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 4 medium apples cored and diced
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 2/3 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup butter
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C) and oil the baking dish.
- Add peeled and diced sweet potatoes with apples into the baking dish. Toss to mix them up.
- In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture all over the sweet potatoes and apples.
- Cover the casserole with raisins and walnuts.
- Drop tablespoons of butter all over the casserole, so it's evenly spread.
- Finally, add salt to taste.
- Bake in the oven for 45 min to 1 hour or until potatoes are soft.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Thank You for this YUMMY Sweet Potato & Apple Bake recipe!
It was a huge success with my group.
First time trying one of your recipes, but I will return for more.
So so so happy to hear that! I personally love this too, especially for this time of the year!