Best 7 Orange Scented Sweet Potato Gratin With Apple And Pear Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that blends the sweetness of orange, apple, and pear with the earthy flavor of sweet potatoes. This delightful dish, known as Orange Scented Sweet Potato Gratin with Apple and Pear, is a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Layers of thinly sliced sweet potatoes, tender apples, and juicy pears are enveloped in a creamy orange-infused sauce, creating a delectable gratin that will tantalize your taste buds. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that showcases the beauty of fresh, seasonal ingredients, resulting in a dish that is both visually stunning and incredibly delicious.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE-SCENTED SWEET POTATO GRATIN WITH APPLE AND PEAR



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The vegetarians and vegans at your table will love this, but so will the meat eaters. Orange is a flavor that complements sweet potatoes, and the walnut oil contributes a subtle background nuttiness. Make sure to stir the mixture every 15 minutes as it bakes, so that the sweet potatoes on the top layer don't dry out. The apple and pear slices may fall apart, but that's fine, they won't disintegrate and they'll contribute wonderful flavor to the dish.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced about 1/4 inch thick
2 tart apples, such as Pink Lady, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 large ripe but firm pear, peeled, cored and sliced
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons mild honey, such as clover (substitute agave nectar for vegans)
2 tablespoons walnut oil, plus more for greasing the pan
2 teaspoons finely chopped or grated orange zest
2 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Oil a 3-quart gratin or baking dish with walnut oil. Toss together the sweet potatoes, apples and pear in a large bowl. Season with salt to taste.
  • In a small saucepan or in a microwave at 50 percent power, heat the honey (or agave nectar) and the walnut oil together just until warm. Add to the sweet potato mixture, add the orange zest and toss together well until the fruit and vegetables are well coated. Scrape into the baking dish, making sure to scrape out all of the honey and oil using a rubber spatula. Pour on the orange juice. Set the baking dish on a sheet pan and place in the oven.
  • Bake 1 hour, setting the timer so that you remember to stir the mixture at 15-minute intervals. Cover the pan with foil and continue to bake for another 1/2 hour, or until the sweet potatoes are thoroughly tender and the liquid in the pan is syrupy. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes (or longer) before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 621 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams

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 POTATO, APPLE AND ONION GRATIN



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Make and share this Sweet Potato, Apple And Onion Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Roosie

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb sweet potato, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons butter
1 lb onion, thinly sliced
3/4 lb granny smith apple, peeled,cored & thinly sliced
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter 13X6 inch oval baking dish.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Toss apples with flour in medium bowl.
  • Arrange half of sweet potatoes in bottom of prepared dish.
  • Top with half of apple slices.
  • Arrange remaining potatoes and then remaining apples.
  • Cover with sauteed onions.
  • Pour stock over all.
  • Bake until sweet potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Mix breadcrumbs, cheese and bacon in small bowl, then sprinkle mixture over potatoes.
  • Bake an additional 20 minutes.
  • Broil until topping browns, if needed.
  • Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

SWEET POTATO, ONION, AND APPLE GRATIN



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Provided by Norma Shirley

Categories     Milk/Cream     Onion     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Casserole/Gratin     Apple     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, divided
1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced, divided
3 large Granny Smith apples (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar, divided
1 cup whipping cream, divided
3 tablespoons butter, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter and flour 15x10x2-inch baking dish. Spread 1/3 of potato slices over bottom of dish. Arrange 1/2 of onion slices, then 1/2 of apple slices over. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/3 cup cream. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat layering. Arrange remaining potato slices on top. Drizzle with remaining 1/3 cup cream. Dot potatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cover dish with foil. Bake until potatoes and apples are tender, about 45 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 500°F. Remove foil. Bake until potatoes are golden brown, about 10 minutes.

SWEET POTATO AND APPLE GRATIN



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Make and share this Sweet Potato and Apple Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Apple

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups thinly sliced, peeled granny smith apples (, , about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 small sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
cooking spray
2 (1 ounce) slices white bread
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine apples and lemon juice in a large bowl.
  • Add the sweet potatoes and the next 4 ingredients (sweet potatoes through pepper).
  • Place the sweet potato mixture in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes, stirring after 25 minutes.
  • Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure 1 cup.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, oil, and nutmeg; sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until golden.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

SWEET POTATO GRATIN WITH GINGER AND ORANGE ZEST



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 - 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoons), more for greasing pan
1 cup cream
2 tablespoons grated ginger
Zest from one orange
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and grated, about 4 cups
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts or walnuts (optional)
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 6- to 8-cup gratin dish with butter. In a small pan, gently heat remaining butter with cream, ginger and orange zest, stirring once or twice, until butter has melted and mixture is just steaming. Remove from heat.
  • Spread potatoes and nuts evenly into baking dish and sprinkle with plenty of salt and pepper. Drizzle cream mixture over all and press down on potatoes with a fork to settle them into dish and at least partly submerge them. Bake until potatoes are tender and cream thickens, about 45 minutes. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 348, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 523 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES AU GRATIN



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This is a favorite of ours that we make every year and people on both sides of the family rave about it! -Erica Vickerman, Hopkins, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups thinly sliced tart apples (about 3 large)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place apples in a large bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice. Add the sweet potatoes, syrup, butter, salt and pepper; toss to coat. , Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring once. , In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, oil, cinnamon, nutmeg and vinegar; sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect balance of flavors, choose sweet potatoes that are naturally sweet and apples and pears that are slightly tart.
  • If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can substitute it with milk or half and half.
  • For a richer gratin, use a combination of grated Parmesan and Gruyère cheese.
  • If you want a crispy topping, sprinkle some panko breadcrumbs on top of the gratin before baking.
  • Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the gratin. This will help to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Keep an eye on the gratin while it's baking. It should be golden brown and bubbly when it's done.
  • Let the gratin cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Orange-scented sweet potato gratin with apple and pear is a delicious and elegant side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and savory flavors, this gratin is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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