Cooking sweet potatoes with caramelized apples is a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of fall. This combination of sweet and savory ingredients creates a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a side dish for a special occasion or a simple yet delicious weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. The natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes pairs perfectly with the caramelized apples, while the addition of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg adds a warm and inviting aroma. With its vibrant colors and irresistible taste, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
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WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES
A topping of caramelized diced apples makes a beautiful presentation, but also works wonderfully with the flavor of the sweet mash -- so well that nobody will miss the standard mini marshmallows.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until tender, 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand until cool enough to handle.
- Cut each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; discard skins. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the cream; mix on medium speed until smooth. Mix in applesauce and ginger; season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer potato mixture to an ovenproof dish. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss apples with sugar in a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apple mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Remove potato mixture from oven; top with caramelized apples, and serve.
SMASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES
A rich potato puree with caramelized apples on top (though I would recommend using both caramelized apples and marshmallows, and they both add something different!) Served it for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it.
Provided by IceCreamFetish
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add sweet potato, cover, and steam until soft, about 1 hour. Scoop the meat from the skin, transfer to a bowl, and smash using an electric mixer or wooden peg.
- Stir 1/4 cup brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon into smashed sweet potatoes; allow to cool.
- Stir cream, orange juice, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, salt, and pepper into smashed sweet potatoes; transfer to a baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir apples and 3 tablespoons brown sugar in the melted butter until lightly browned on both sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon caramelized apples over smashed sweet potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 492.3 mg, Sugar 20.5 g
SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES
In this decadent Thanksgiving dish, pureed sweet potatoes are topped with caramelized apples and laced with Calvados.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Bake potatoes until soft, 40 to 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel and place flesh in a medium bowl; add salt, and mash with a fork.
- Meanwhile, slice apples into 1/8-inch-thick wedges and place in a medium bowl. Add lemon juice and toss to combine.
- In a medium skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Cook apple slices in the butter and sugar in 3 or 4 batches, until golden and caramelized, about 1 minute on each side. As they finish cooking, transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In a medium skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cook until sugar dissolves. Stir in 4 tablespoons cream and the Calvados and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add to sweet potatoes, mixing well to combine. Transfer potato mixture to a buttered 3-quart ovenproof casserole. Arrange apple slices over potatoes; set aside.
- In a medium skillet, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cook until dissolved. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of cream and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in orange juice and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until thickened and dark brown. Pour over the apples and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature for up to 30 minutes before serving.
CARAMELIZED SWEET POTATOES & APPLES
Our favorite sweet potato side dish. It's a great fall comfort food and easy to prepare with ingredients on hand. Enjoy!
Provided by Vina7737
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in an oven safe casserole.
- Add the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Mix well.
- Add the apples and potatoes.
- Stir well to thoroughly coat with the caramel mixture.
- Cover with a lid or foil and bake at 375 for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- After 30 minutes, remove the cover, stir again, and bake for 10 more minutes, or until caramel is thickened and the potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.7, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 163.8, Carbohydrate 62.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 42.4, Protein 2
SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES
Make and share this Sweet Potatoes With Caramelized Apples recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Janice H.
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until tender, 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand until cool enough to handle.
- Cut each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; discard skins. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the cream; mix on medium speed until smooth. Mix in applesauce and ginger; season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer potato mixture to an ovenproof dish. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss apples with sugar in a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apple mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Remove potato mixture from oven; top with caramelized apples, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 444.7, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 14.7, Protein 1.7
SWEET POTATO AND APPLE CASSEROLE
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
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
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
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.
CARAMEL SWEET POTATOES
The sauce is the star of this recipe. It really does taste like butterscotch. It is a nice side dish for poultry or ham. -Mary Jo Patrick, Napoleon, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes., Drain and transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; pour over sweet potatoes. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until glazed, basting frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- For the best results, choose sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth skin.
- If you don't have a baking sheet, you can roast the sweet potatoes and apples in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Be sure to watch the sweet potatoes and apples closely while they are roasting, as they can burn easily.
- If you want the caramelized apples to be extra crispy, you can cook them for a few minutes longer in a separate pan with a little bit of butter.
- To make the dish vegan, you can use maple syrup instead of honey.
Conclusion:
Sweet potatoes with caramelized apples is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its sweet and savory flavors, it is sure to please everyone at the table.
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