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Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples

Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples: A Cozy Delight

A warm and inviting dish of Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples, perfect for busy nights or family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasting
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups Apples Cored and chopped
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup Agave syrup can be used
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg A pinch is sufficient
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be grated
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Can substitute with walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Raisins as an alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Peel and cube sweet potatoes; core and chop apples into uniform pieces.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes and apples, and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Spread the coated sweet potatoes and apples in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  6. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through for even caramelization.
  7. During the last 5 minutes of roasting, sprinkle the optional toppings over the dish.
  8. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 16000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect as a comforting side dish or a centerpiece for a vegetarian spread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.

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