Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole, a delightful dish that perfectly blends the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and apples with a rich honey glaze. This casserole is not just a holiday favorite; it’s a year-round side dish that can elevate any meal. With its warm spices and optional crunchy pecan topping, it’s bound to impress your family and friends at gatherings or cozy dinners alike. Plus, it’s easy to prepare, making it perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs. Enjoy this wholesome recipe that celebrates the vibrant flavors of autumn while avoiding refined sugars and animal-derived ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 apples
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter (or plant-based alternative)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Optional: Chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake un-pierced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for 40-45 minutes until soft. Let cool.
- While cooling, peel, slice, and core apples.
- Remove peels from cooled sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- In an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish, alternate layers of sweet potatoes and apple slices.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt together honey, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla until combined.
- Toast chopped pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet under broil for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour the honey mixture over the layered casserole and sprinkle with pecans (if using). Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg