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Glazed Sweet Potatoes With Apples

Delicious Glazed Sweet Potatoes With Apples for Cozy Nights

This recipe for Glazed Sweet Potatoes With Apples blends warmth and flavor, perfect for your holiday table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 large sweet potatoes About 3 pounds in total.
  • 1 pinch kosher salt Enhances flavors.
For the Glaze
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Adds richness; substitute with oil for dairy-free.
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil Provides subtle sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup honey Primary sweetener; maple syrup for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Infuses warmth.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Fresh yields more flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust to preference for spice.
  • 2 tablespoons whiskey Mid-range whiskey for depth; omit for non-alcoholic.
For the Apples and Nuts
  • 2 medium tart baking apples Granny Smith or Cortland varieties.
  • 1 cup pecans Crunchy and nutty flavor; walnuts can be substituted.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • medium saucepan
  • Baking Dish
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch chunks. Boil in salted water for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain and keep warm.
  2. Melt butter and coconut oil in a saucepan, stir in honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Return sweet potatoes to pot, add diced apples and warm glaze, and stir to coat evenly.
  4. Transfer to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F for 1 hour, removing the foil for the last 20 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven, cool slightly, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 16000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added convenience, prepare sweet potatoes and apples in advance, adding glaze just before baking.

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