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Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole Recipe

Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole Recipe
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A comforting Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole combining the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes and crisp apples, enhanced with a warm cinnamon-honey glaze and topped with toasted pecans for a delightful crunch. Perfect as a side dish for holiday meals or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Fruits

  • 3 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 apples, peeled, sliced, and cored
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, to prevent apples from browning)

Glaze

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes.
  2. Bake Sweet Potatoes: Place un-pierced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes until they are soft to a gentle squeeze. Once done, allow them to cool.
  3. Prepare Apples: While the potatoes cool, peel, slice, and core the apples. To keep them from browning, optionally drizzle with a little lemon juice and set aside.
  4. Slice Sweet Potatoes: Peel the cooled sweet potatoes and cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  5. Arrange in Baking Dish: In an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish, alternate layers of sweet potato slices and apple slices forming a visually appealing layered circle or rows.
  6. Make Honey Glaze: In a small saucepan, melt together honey, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla extract over low heat until fully combined. Remove from heat.
  7. Toast Pecans: Roughly chop the pecans and spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Broil for about 5 minutes or until fragrant and slightly toasted, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  8. Assemble and Bake: Pour the warm honey glaze evenly over the layered sweet potatoes and apples. Sprinkle the toasted pecans on top if using. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until heated through and glaze is bubbling.

Notes

  • Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for a nice balance of tartness and sweetness.
  • Using lemon juice on apple slices helps prevent browning if preparation is delayed.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or a vegan butter alternative and use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • You can prepare the honey glaze and toast pecans ahead to save time during assembly.
  • For an extra cozy flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger to the glaze mixture.

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Keywords: honey glazed, sweet potato casserole, apple casserole, holiday side dish, fall recipe, baked sweet potatoes, cinnamon honey glaze

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