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Sweet Potatoes and Apples with Cinnamon and Maple Recipe

Sweet Potatoes and Apples with Cinnamon and Maple Recipe
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5.1 from 22 reviews

This comforting and nutritious dish combines tender sweet potatoes and crisp apples, lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and sweetened with pure maple syrup. It’s a perfect side for fall or winter meals, offering a balanced blend of natural sweetness and warm spices in a simple skillet preparation.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3.5 cups sweet potatoes, diced (from 3 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 3.5 cups apples, diced (from 3 medium Granny Smith apples)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter: In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter until it begins to bubble gently, ensuring an even cooking base.
  2. Cook sweet potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pan, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Cook them until they are almost tender, which should take about 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the dice.
  3. Add apples and spices: Stir in the diced apples, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Cover the pan and reduce the heat slightly. Continue to cook, stirring often, until both the sweet potatoes and apples are fork-tender, approximately another 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Finish with maple syrup: Remove the lid, drizzle the pure maple syrup over the mixture, stir well to combine, and cook for an additional minute to let the flavors meld. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for a tart contrast; other apple varieties can be used but adjust sweetness accordingly.
  • To make this dish vegan, substitute butter with a plant-based margarine or coconut oil.
  • For a spicier twist, add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves.
  • This recipe works well as a side dish for pork, poultry, or holiday meals.
  • Make sure to dice ingredients uniformly for even cooking.

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Keywords: sweet potatoes recipe, apples and sweet potatoes, cinnamon maple sweet potatoes, fall side dish, healthy vegetable side

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