Make Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole (Sweet and Savory Dish)

With nuts for crunch, the sweet potato and apple casserole is a salty, sweet, and savory side dish. Any crowd will be impressed by this modern, simple variation on the traditional sweet potato dish!

Serve this dish with other traditional sides like stuffing, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole for a delicious Thanksgiving side dish!

How to Make Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole

The sweet potatoes and apples in this recipe earn it two stars. Despite how simple this dish is to make, some preparation is still necessary.

By boiling them, the sweet potatoes begin to cook earlier and at the same rate as the apples.

• Sweet Potatoes: Peel sweet potatoes before using them since the outer peel won’t cook properly in this dish (although I do eat it when I make baked sweet potatoes). So that each portion cooks at the same rate, cut into uniform pieces. Since they will continue to cook in the oven, take care not to overboil them. So be sure to watch them!
• Apples: Any variety of apples will work in this recipe, but I prefer Granny Smiths (the same sort I use in an apple pie) since they keep their shape well and have a tangy flavor that contrasts nicely with the sweetness of the potatoes. Be sure to peel the apples and cut them into cubes much like the potatoes!
  Ingredients for a sweet potato and apple casserole in a casserole dish

Sweet Potato Apple Casserole Recipe

Once the preparation is finished, assembling this dish is quite simple.

1. Boil sweet potatoes for a little period, then drain. Avoid overcooking.
2. Apples and sweet potatoes should be combined in the casserole dish. Add the buttery brown sugar mixture and stir.
3. Bake and sprinkle pecans on top (walnuts optional). To toast the pecans, bake for a further five minutes.

What to Pair It With

Particularly around the holidays, this casserole is the ideal side dish! Therefore, roast turkey, chicken, and even pig go well with it!

To Make Ahead: Prepare the casserole as suggested and carefully cover it before baking. Keep chilled for up to 48 hours. 30 minutes or more before baking, take out of the refrigerator. As indicated, bake.

Warming Up the Remainders

Reheat easily in the microwave or on the stove! Give it a good swirl, then add a bit more pumpkin pie spice to revive the flavors. It’ll be just like new!

Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole

The ideal balance of sweet and savory can be found in this simple casserole. fantastic for the holidays!

Ingredients for Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole

• 4 sweet potatoes (approx 2 ½ pounds) peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
• 4 small apples (or 3 large), peeled, cored, and diced into 1-inch pieces
• ½ cup unsalted butter melted
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ cup pecans chopped
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. Put the potatoes in a big pot and add water to cover them.
2. High heat, bring to a boil, and cook until the potatoes are just beginning to soften. They will continue to cook while being baked, so you don’t want to cook them until they are tender.
3. Spray a 9×13″ casserole dish with non-stick spray and preheat the oven to 350°F.
4. Put the potatoes in the baking dish after draining them.
5. Apples should be added to the casserole dish.
6. Melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice should all be combined in a small basin.
7. The mixture should be poured over the apples and potatoes, then combined.
8. Bake for 25 minutes after adding to the oven.
9. Pecans should be added after removal from the oven.
10. To toast the pecans, add them back to the oven and bake for an additional five minutes.

Notes

Sweet potatoes can be swapped out for or served alongside other root vegetables like turnips or parsnips.

Making Ahead: As indicated, make the casserole, then carefully cover it before baking. Keep chilled for up to 48 hours. 30 minutes or more before baking, take out of the refrigerator. As indicated, bake.

Nutrition information

Calories: 398 | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 12822IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg