Best 13 Spiced Apple Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Spiced apple sweet potatoes is a delectable side dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the vibrant flavors of autumn spices and the tartness of apples. This popular dish is a staple in many households during the fall season and is often served as a side to roasted meats or poultry. The sweet potatoes are roasted until tender and then tossed with a mixture of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, as well as diced apples that add a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor. This article will provide you with a detailed recipe for creating this classic dish, ensuring that your spiced apple sweet potatoes turn out perfectly caramelized, tender, and bursting with seasonal flavors.

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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

ASIAN-MARINATED PORK LOIN WITH GINGERED SWEET POTATOES AND FIVE-SPICE APPLES



Asian-Marinated Pork Loin with Gingered Sweet Potatoes and Five-Spice Apples image

Every element in this dish complements the others. The pork, brined to ensure moistness, is ideally set off by the spicy, slightly sweet potatoes, whose warm flavors are echoed by the lightly caramelized apples. This is pork, sweet potatoes and applesauce - that favorite American triumvirate - from an East-West point of view.

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 33

4 cups water
1/3 cup kosher salt
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted Szechwan peppercorns
1 tablespoon toasted black peppercorns, plus freshly ground black pepper
4 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh ginger
2 star anise
2 bay leaves
1 4-pound pork loin
2 tablespoons canola oil
Gingered Sweet Potatoes (recipe follows)
Five-Spice Apples (recipe follows)
1/4 cup chives cut into 1-inch lengths, for garnish
2 tablespoons Chile Oil, for garnish (recipe follows)
6 tablespoons butter
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup apple juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chile powder, such as ancho, chimayo, or pasilla
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups canola oil

Steps:

  • One day in advance, combine the water, salt, sugar, soy sauce, peppercorns, ginger, anise, and bay leaves in a deep baking dish large enough to hold the pork and stir to mix. Add the pork; if it is not covered, add more water. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Rinse the pork thoroughly with cold water, pat dry, and season with the ground pepper to taste. Heat a large skillet over high heat, add the oil, and swirl to caot the bottom of the pan. When the oil shimmers, add the pork and brown on all sides. Transfer the pork to a roasting pan and roast just until the pork is hot through to the center (about 125 degrees F internal temperature), 25 to 30 minutes. The interior of the pork will remain pink.
  • Allow the pork to rest for 10 minutes and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Divide the gingered sweet potatoes among 4 plates, surround with the pork, and add the five-spice apples. Garnish with the chives, drizzle with the chile oil, and serve.
  • Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the garlic and ginger and saute, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cream and reduce by one-third over low heat, about 10 minutes. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, combine the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover them completely. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until they can be pierced easily with the tip of a knife, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and trasnfer to a food processor. Add the cream and process until well blended. Add the remaining butter, season with salt and pepper, and puree until smooth. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl, correct the seasonings, and serve.
  • For the Five-Spice Apples: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil shimmers, add the onion and saute, stirring, until brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the five-spice powder, brown sugar, apples, and juice. Stir, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 12 minutes. The apples should retain their shape and some liquid should remain in the pan; do not overcook. Stir in the butter and correct the seasonings. Serve warm.
  • For the Chile Oil: In a medium skillet, combine the chile powder, cumin, and salt, and heat over medium heat just until the mixture begins to smoke. Whisk in the oil and remove from the stove.
  • Allow the chile oil to cool, transfer it to a glass jar, and let stand overnight. Cover and use or store. The oil will separate from the solids; use the red oil only.

SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Holidays & Events     Thanksgiving Recipes     Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes     Sweet Potato Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), scrubbed well
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice sweet potatoes in half lengthwise; slice each half into 3 wedges. Place in a medium bowl, and toss with oil, cumin, paprika, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and white pepper.
  • Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Transfer to oven; roast until potatoes are crisp and golden on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Turn, and continue roasting until golden all over, about 15 minutes more.
  • Remove from oven; season with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges.

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.

SWEET POTATO AND APPLE CASSEROLE



Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole image

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

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

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.

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.

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.

BOURBON SPICED PORK WITH SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



Bourbon Spiced Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Apples image

Two fall favorites, sweet potatoes and apples, are roasted with pork tenderloin for an easy one-pan dinner.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package McCormick® Gourmet Bourbon Spiced Pork with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Apple
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 (16 ounce) pork tenderloins
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ cup orange juice
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium (2-3/4" dia) (approx 3 per lb)s apples, such as Gala or Fuji, unpeeled, cored and halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Mix Seasoning Mix and brown sugar. Reserve 1/4 cup. Brush pork with oil. Rub with remaining Seasoning mixture. Place pork tenderloins in center of large shallow foil-lined baking pan.
  • Mix reserved Seasoning mixture and orange juice in large bowl. Add sweet potatoes and apples; toss to coat well. Arrange sweet potatoes and apples, cut sides down, around pork.
  • Roast 30 to 35 minutes or until pork is desired doneness and sweet potatoes are tender. Toss sweet potatoes and apples with pan juices; serve with sliced pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 42.1 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 62.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

SWEET POTATO APPLE BAKE



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Here's a scrumptious lighter version of traditional candied sweet potatoes. -North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and sliced
2 large unpeeled apples, thinly sliced
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, apples, raisins and almonds. Spoon into a shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, oats and lemon zest; sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET POTATO AND APPLE PURéE



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This autumnal side dish is great for Thanksgiving, pairing tart apples and sweet potatoes, the flavors melding in the soft purée. It is also a cinch to prepare. Bake the apples and sweet potatoes until soft. Peel both and core the apples, chop and then purée until smooth and lustrous. Lime juice adds zing, yogurt adds creaminess and honey adds a note of sweetness. Melted butter? That is to enrich the texture.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, side dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed
2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith or Braeburn
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (to taste)
1 tablespoon mild flavored honey, such as clover
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Scrub sweet potatoes and pierce in several places with a sharp knife. Pierce the apples in a few places. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the potatoes and apples on top. Bake for 40 minutes and remove the apples. Continue to bake the sweet potatoes until thoroughly soft and beginning to ooze, 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the size. Remove from the heat and allow to cool until cool enough to handle.
  • Turn the oven down to 350 degrees. Remove the skins from the potatoes. Peel and core the apples, scraping all the flesh from just inside the skins. Chop the potatoes and apples coarsely and place in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Puree until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend well. Transfer to a lightly buttered 2- or 3-quart baking dish.
  • Heat the puree in the 350-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until steaming. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 210, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 140 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



Sweet Potatoes and Apples image

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:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, smooth sweet potatoes that are free of blemishes. Avoid any potatoes that have soft spots or bruises.
  • Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly: Scrub the potatoes with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Coat the sweet potatoes in oil: This will help them crisp up in the oven.
  • Season the sweet potatoes with spices: Use a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, to give the potatoes a flavorful kick.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes until they are tender: This will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes immediately: They are best when served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Spiced apple sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. With their sweet and savory flavor, these potatoes are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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