Best 7 Holiday Sweet Potato Apple Casserole Recipes

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As the holiday season approaches, many families gather around the table to enjoy delicious feasts. Among the most popular dishes is the sweet potato apple casserole, a delightful combination of sweet potatoes, apples, spices, and a buttery streusel topping. This classic dish is not only easy to make but also versatile, allowing for personal touches and variations to suit different tastes. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or want to explore creative twists, there are endless possibilities to create a holiday sweet potato apple casserole that will become a cherished family tradition.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE RECIPE WITH APPLES



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Try this Easy Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe with Apple. It is the perfect side dish! You will love this Easy Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe!

Provided by Eating on a Dime

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups cooked sweet potatoes ((mashed))
2 apples ((cored, peeled and sliced))
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup half & half
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9X9 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger and mix well. Set aside.
  • Add sweet potatoes to baking dish and spread evenly in pan. Top with sliced apples. Pour half & half onto top of apples. Sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Top with dots of butter.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until apples are tender and mixture is bubbly.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 58 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET POTATO AND APPLE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Margarine, for greasing
3 large sweet potatoes
3 large yams
4 Red Delicious apples
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish with margarine.
  • Peel the potatoes and yams. Place the potatoes and yams in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat. Boil gently until the potatoes and yams are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the potatoes and yams from the water. When cool enough to handle, slice into rounds and set aside. Peel, core and slice apples.
  • Place one layer of yams, apple slices and then sweet potatoes in the greased baking dish; repeat and make at least two layers of each. Top with the golden raisins.
  • To make a glaze, in a small pan stir together the honey, orange juice, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Stir over low heat until the consistency is even. Pour the glaze over the yam, sweet potato and apple slices.
  • Bake, uncovered, until browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

HOLIDAY SWEET POTATO & APPLE CASSEROLE



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This was a huge success at Thanksgiving Dinner...not one bite left! Apples give these sweet potatoes a new twist! A nice company dish that can be prepared a day ahead, refrigerated, and baked just before serving. Cooking time does not include pre-baking sweet potatoes.

Provided by BeachGirl

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 9x13x2 inch casserole, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs sweet potatoes, baked
3 granny smith apples, peeled (or other firm apple)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons Bourbon or 2 tablespoons dark rum
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or 1/4 teaspoon mace
1 cup pecan halves (optional)
1 cup miniature marshmallow (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all sauce ingredients and cook on medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently.
  • Set aside.
  • Slice apples lengthwise and toss with lemon juice.
  • Slice baked sweet potatoes.
  • Spray 9x13x2-inch casserole with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Arrange apples and sweet potatoes in layers in casserole.
  • If using pecans, sprinkle them on top.
  • Pour sauce over casserole.
  • ***If making ahead, refrigerate at this point.
  • Add 10 minutes to cooking time below.
  • Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, in middle of oven, basting occasionally, for about 30-45 minutes or until apples are tender and sweet potatoes are hot.
  • VARIATION: If using marshmallows, add them on top of casserole during last 15 minutes of baking.

GLAZED SWEET POTATO AND APPLE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium sweet potatoes
2 large apples, preferably McIntosh
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
5 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Boil sweet potatoes until tender but still firm and allow them to cool. Then peel, slice, and place in a shallow baking dish. Core and slice the apples, then sprinkle salt and lemon juice over them. In a skillet bring butter to a slow sizzle and toss apple slices around in the pan until slightly soft. Arrange apples with the sweet potatoes. Then add molasses to butter remaining in pan and bring to a boil. Pour over apples and sweet potatoes, coating well. Sprinkle brown sugar and pecans on top. Bake for 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly on top.

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 & APPLE CASSEROLE WITH A HINT OF BOURBON



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Sweet potatoes are not only an excellent source of Vitamins C and E, beta carotene, folic acid, potassium and fiber; they are DELICIOUS! This holiday, make a sweet potatoe dish like grandma used to or start your own holiday tradition with a new recipe twist like this sweet potatoe and apple casserole that will have your dinner guests asking for seconds. The brown sugar and maple syrup, almost turns this dish into a dessert - not for everyday perhaps, but just the thing for a holiday treat.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
3 cups fresh sweet potatoes (scrubbed, steamed, peeled and mashed)
1 1/2 cups apple pie filling
1/4 cup Bourbon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
3 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except those for topping in a large mixing bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until smooth.
  • Spoon sweet potatoe mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole. Set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and flour. Using a pastry blender or a fork, cut in the butter until the mixture is the consistency of cornmeal. Stir in the toasted walnuts.
  • Sprinkle topping over sweet potato casserole; drizzle with maple syrup. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.4, Fat 36.7, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 147.8, Sodium 332.2, Carbohydrate 95.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 68, Protein 7.1

HOLIDAY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Update this classic cold-weather side dish with a sweet, crunchy maple-pecan topping.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper
2 pounds parsnips and/or carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup whipping cream
5 tablespoons butter, chopped and divided
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
½ cup pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper, parchment side up. No need to grease dish.
  • Add parsnips and/or carrots to a large microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup water and cover with wax paper. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Uncover and add sweet potatoes. Cover and microwave 15 minutes more or until tender, stirring once. Drain and return vegetables to bowl.
  • Pour broth and cream into the bowl with vegetables. Use a potato masher to mash to desired consistency. Stir in 3 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Combine brown sugar, flour, rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender, two forks, or your fingers, cut in 2 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans and maple syrup and sprinkle over sweet potato-mixture.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pecan mixture is just starting to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 260.4 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the sweet potatoes: When roasting, cook the sweet potatoes until they are tender but still slightly firm in the center. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Use a sharp knife to peel and cut the apples: This will help to prevent them from browning.
  • Don't overcrowd the casserole dish: If the casserole is too crowded, the sweet potatoes and apples will not cook evenly.
  • Use a combination of spices: This will add flavor and depth to the casserole. Some good options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
  • Serve the casserole warm: The casserole is best served warm, but it can also be served cold or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

This sweet potato apple casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and apples. The casserole is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So experiment with different spices and ingredients to find the perfect combination for you.

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