Best 12 Apple Spiced Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Are you tired of the same old, boring sweet potato dishes? Are you looking for something new and exciting to add to your Thanksgiving spread? Look no further than apple spiced sweet potatoes! This delicious and unique dish combines the sweetness of apples with the warmth of spices to create a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds tingling. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and will help you create a dish that will impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to a world of flavors.

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SMUSHED APPLES AND SWEET POTATOES



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This is a super simple recipe that I make as a sweet, easy side dish. It tastes a LOT like apple pie... but even healthier!

Provided by ELFINDANCER

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and sliced
⅛ cup milk

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potato in a medium saucepan and fill with enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Mix in the sugar, cinnamon and allspice. Add the apple slices, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes, or until the apples are tender. Mix the apple mixture into the drained sweet potatoes along with the milk. Mix well using an electric mixer or just a fork until potatoes are mashed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 113 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sprigs fresh rosemary, picked and finely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes generously with some olive oil, salt, cinnamon and cayenne. Lay the sweet potatoes out on a sheet tray, place them in the oven and roast until they are very soft and mushy, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Peel the apples and cut into 1-inch dice. Toss the apples with the lemon juice, some olive oil, salt and the rosemary. Lay them out on a sheet tray and place in the oven during the last 15 minutes of the cooking time for the sweet potatoes. When done, the apples should be soft and cooked through but still hold their shape. Sprinkle the walnuts over the apples during the last 5 minutes in the oven.
  • Transfer the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and coarsely mash them with a potato masher. Stir in the cooked apples and walnuts. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Serve immediately or keep in a warm oven and serve hot.

SPICY SWEET POTATOES & APPLES



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Chunks of sweet potatoes and tart apples are baked together with a touch of honey and red pepper in this special side dish - the perfect complement to a Thanksgiving turkey!

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Potato     Apple     Sweet potato     Honey     Spicy     Potato     Vegetable     Fruit     Side Dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup Land O Lakes® Butter melted
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 large (4 cups) orange sweet potatoes or yams, peeled, cubed 1/2-inch
2 small (2 cups) tart cooking apples, peeled, cubed 1-inch
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Combine all ingredients ingredients except sweet potatoes, apples, and pecans in an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Add sweet potatoes; toss to coat. Cover; bake 25-35 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Stir in apples and pecans. Continue baking, uncovered, stirring once, 15-20 minutes or until apples are tender. Just before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 240 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 2 grams

APPLESAUCE SWEET POTATOES



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During the holidays, using a slow cooker not only frees up oven space, but time, too! Sweet potatoes are a must on our family menu, and this no-fuss version will have everyone thinking you spent hours in the kitchen. -Pamela Allen, Marysville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and sliced
1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup glazed pecans, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix applesauce, brown sugar, melted butter and cinnamon; pour over potatoes., Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender. If desired, sprinkle with pecans before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRILLED SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLES



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Deliciously spiced sweet potatoes are grilled with apples for a perfect summertime dish!

Provided by BCRANE75

Categories     Side Dish

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large sweet potatoes, sliced
1 apple - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
ground cinnamon to taste
white sugar to taste
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill.
  • In a bowl, toss the sweet potato and apple slices with the cinnamon and sugar. Divide the mixture into 4 portions, places each on a large piece of aluminum foil. Top each with an equal amount of butter. Tightly seal foil around each portion.
  • Place foil packets on the grill, and cook 40 minutes, turning every 5 to 10 minutes, until potatoes and apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 288.7 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

SWEET POTATO AND APPLE CASSEROLE



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This wonderful sweet potato recipe tastes like a dessert. It's always a favorite.

Provided by Tamby Plue

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large cooking apples - peeled, cored and cut into 1/4 inch rings
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup butter
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 25 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, cool and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11 inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Layer sweet potatoes, brown sugar mixture and apples in the prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, butter and pecans. Sprinkle over the sweet potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 74.1 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLES



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This satisfying dish is very welcome at any meal at our house, especially on holidays. The tart apple slices taste so good baked on top of the mild sweet potatoes. -Jean Winfree, Wausau, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 to 3-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
2 tart apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch rings
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30 minutes or until just tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices., In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, alternately layer potatoes and apples. Pour orange juice over top. Combine the brown sugar, ginger and cinnamon; sprinkle over potatoes and apples. Dot with butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE SPICED SWEET POTATOES



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Sweet potatoes were always a favorite of mine as a kid. This one is a little different and I think very good. Goes well with ham.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 8h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2-4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling
2/3 cup golden raisin
3 tablespoons butter, cut up
1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Spray a 4 quart slow cooker lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add the sweet potatoes, apple pie filling, raisins, 3 tablespoons butter (cut up), and apple pie spice to the slow cooker; gently stir to mix.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
  • In a large skillet, add the pecans, sugar, and 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Over medium heat, cook, stirring constantly, for 8-10 minutes or until sugar mixture that adheres to the nuts turns golden and starts to melt.
  • Pour nut mixture out onto a piece of foil; let cool completely.
  • Coarsely crush the nut mixture.
  • Serve potatoes topped with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.6, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 154.6, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 27.3, Protein 3.9

PORK CHOPS WITH SPICED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



Pork Chops with Spiced Sweet Potatoes and Apples image

Categories     Fruit     Pork     Potato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Apple     Sweet Potato/Yam     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 3/4-inch-thick boneless pork chops
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 8-ounce red-skinned sweet potato (yam), peeled, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 large unpeeled apple, halved, cored, thickly sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate. Add potato and onion to skillet. Reduce heat to medium; sauté until onion is golden, about 7 minutes. Mix in apple and cinnamon; season with salt and pepper. Nestle pork among vegetables. Pour in broth; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until pork and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLE JUICE AND SPICES



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Categories     Fruit Juice     Side     Bake     Spice     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 8-ounce red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place large baking sheet in oven to heat. Combine sweet potatoes, apple juice concentrate, cinnamon and cloves in medium bowl. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Cut 2 sheets of foil, each about 20 inches long. Place 1 foil sheet on work surface. Spread half of sweet potatoes on 1 half of foil so that potato slices are not more than 2 deep. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Fold foil over, enclosing contents completely and crimping edges tightly to seal. Repeat with second foil sheet and remaining ingredients.
  • Place foil packets on heated baking sheet. Bake until sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLE



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From Light and Tasty Magazine...submitted by H. Grant. My family really enjoyed this recipe this past holiday season. Most commented they liked it because it did not have marshmallows and also loved the addition of apple. I think it would be good with a handful of dried cranberries sprinkled on top too.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2 inch slices
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (my addition)
1 medium tart apple, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.
  • Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  • In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, apple juice, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.
  • Arrange cooked sweet potatoes and apple slices in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with non-stick spray. (This is where I would add the dried cranberries too).
  • Drizzle brown sugar mixture over the potatoes and apples.
  • Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F, for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue baking for 20-25 minutes longer, basting occasionally with pan juices.

SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, weekday, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound sweet potatoes
1 pound tart apples
1/2 cup apple cider
1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel sweet potatoes and cut into slices about 1/8-inch thick. Place in pot with water to cover; cover pot and bring to boil. Cook potatoes about 10 minutes, until they are soft.
  • Wash and quarter apples; remove core, and slice apples in food processor.
  • Place apples, apple cider and dried fruit in pot; cover and cook until apples soften, about 5 minutes.
  • When sweet potatoes are cooked, drain them and stir them into apple mixture and continue cooking over low heat until pork is ready. Season with salt, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 417, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 100 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 130 milligrams, Sugar 50 grams

Tips:

  • Use a variety of sweet potatoes. This will give your dish a more complex flavor and texture. Look for sweet potatoes with different colors, such as orange, purple, and white.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes until they are tender and slightly caramelized. This will bring out their natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast the sweet potatoes in the oven, on a grill, or in a smoker.
  • Add spices to the sweet potatoes before roasting. This will help to enhance their flavor. Some good spices to use include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes with a variety of toppings. This could include things like butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, or whipped cream. You can also add nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.

Conclusion:

Apple-spiced sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With so many different ways to prepare them, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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