If you're looking for a sweet, savory, and seasonal side dish that will delight your family and friends, look no further than spiced apple carrot casserole. This classic dish combines the cozy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger with the natural sweetness of apples and carrots. It's the perfect comfort food for a chilly fall or winter day, and it's also a great way to use up leftover apples and carrots from your garden or local farmers market.
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SPICED APPLE-CARROT CASSEROLE
Fresh carrots and crisp apples combine for wonderful flavor in this unusual casserole with sugar-and-spice goodness. What a nice addition to a special meal!-Barbara Waltz, Cinnaminson, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ginger and nutmeg., In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the apples and carrots. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers. Dot with butter. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until apples are crisp-tender and carrots are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SPICED APPLE CARROT CASSEROLE
Make and share this Spiced Apple Carrot Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by brunettebaker
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Placde 1 inch water in saucepan, add carrots. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes, or until crisp tender. Drain.
- In small bowl, combine sugar, ginger and nutmeg. In greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish, layer half the apples and carrots. Sprinkle with half the sugar mix. Repeat layers. Dot with butter.
- Cover and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes, or until apples are crisp-tender and carrots are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 40.5, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 11.1, Protein 0.6
APPLESAUCE-CARROT SPICE CAKE
Enjoy this delicious applesauce-carrot cake made using Gold Medal® whole wheat flour that's perfect for a dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix oats, applesauce, brown sugar, carrots, egg product and oil with spoon until well mixed. Stir in remaining cake ingredients just until moistened. Pour into pan.
- Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In small bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla until well mixed. Place cake on serving plate. Spoon frosting over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
CARROT APPLE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Carrot Apple Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JANIC412
Categories Apple
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook carrots in boiling water until barely tender.
- Do not overcook them because they are going into the oven.
- Drain and mix the carrots and apples in a baking dish that has been lightly buttered.
- Combine sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon, sprinkle over the carrot and apple mixture. Dot with the butter.
- Pour the orange juice over all and bake 350: for about an hour.
- This dish can be expanded very easily.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.7, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 91.4, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 40.9, Protein 1
SPICED APPLE-CARROT CASSEROLE
Fresh carrots and crisp apples combine for wonderful flavor in this unusual casserole with sugar-and-spice goodness. What a nice addition to a special meal!--Barbara Waltz, Cinnaminson, New Jersey
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ginger and nutmeg.
- In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the apples and carrots. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers. Dot with butter. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until apples are crisp-tender and carrots are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 43 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
CARROT AND APPLE CASSEROLE BAKE
This is really good, and easy to make... can be doubled if desired. Just remember not to cook the carrots for more than 5 minutes, as they will cook more when baked.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Apple
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a larger-size casserole dish (any size to hold the ingredients).
- Cook or steam the carrots in a large saucepan in boiling water for 5 minutes (no more than 5 minutes!); drain.
- Layer carrots and apples in the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and nutmeg.
- Sprinkle on top of the carrots and apples.
- Dot with butter.
- Pour the orange juice over the flour mixture.
- Bake 30 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.5, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 119.4, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 33, Protein 2.9
SAVORY CARROT & APPLE CASSEROLE
If you are looking for a different kind of side dish, this combination of vegetables and fruit is tasty with a pork or beef roast on special occasions.
Provided by annconnolly
Categories Apple
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Steam carrots in boiling salted water until tender-crisp. Set aside.
- Cook onions until golden in 2 tablespoons of the butter.
- In buttered baking dish, layer carrots, onions and apples. Sprinkle with thyme. Drizzle with lemon juice. Melt remaining butter. Mix in bread crumbs. Sprinkle over vegetable mixture.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes or until vegetables are heated through and crumbs are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.8, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 712.4, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 27, Protein 6.6
Tips:
- Choose the right apples. For this recipe, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best. They hold their shape well and provide a nice contrast to the sweet carrots.
- Grate the carrots and apples finely. This will help them cook evenly and create a smooth casserole.
- Don't overcook the casserole. The apples and carrots should be tender but still have a little bit of crunch. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Serve the casserole warm or at room temperature. It's also delicious the next day, so you can make it ahead of time.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or nuts. Chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds add a nice crunch and flavor to the casserole. Fresh thyme or rosemary also add a nice touch.
Conclusion:
This spiced apple carrot casserole is a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a new side dish to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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