Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole
Savor the delightful blend of flavors in our Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole, a perfect dish for any occasion. This wholesome casserole combines naturally sweet ingredients like honey and fresh apples with the creamy texture of roasted sweet potatoes. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, this recipe avoids refined sugars while delivering a delicious taste that everyone will enjoy. With its warm cinnamon notes and the option to add toasted pecans, this casserole not only pleases the palate but is also packed with nutrients, making it a nutritious side dish you’ll want to serve again and again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 apples
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chopped toasted pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roast un-pierced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for 40-45 minutes until soft. Allow to cool before peeling.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples; drizzle with lemon juice if desired.
- Slice cooled sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Layer the apple slices and sweet potato slices alternately in an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, melt together honey, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla over low heat until fully combined.
- Pour the honey mixture over the layered casserole and sprinkle with chopped pecans if using.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg