Description
A comforting bake combining the sweetness of apples with the earthy richness of sweet potatoes, perfect for chilly evenings and holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss together the cubed sweet potatoes and chopped apples in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in the cinnamon, melted coconut oil (or butter), and maple syrup if using. Add salt to taste, and mix everything until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the apples are soft.
- Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
For best flavor, use freshly grated cinnamon. Try adding nuts for texture or dried cranberries for tartness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg