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Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole Recipe

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This Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole is a delicious and wholesome side dish perfect for the holiday season or any time of the year. Made without refined sugar, it uses natural sweetness from apples and honey, combined with tender baked sweet potatoes and aromatic spices for a comforting casserole topped with toasted pecans.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Produce

  • 3 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 apples

Pantry

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dairy

  • 1/4 cup butter

Optional Garnish

  • Chopped toasted pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 375°F to begin baking the sweet potatoes.
  2. Bake sweet potatoes: Place unpierced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes until they are just tender to a light squeeze. Once soft, remove from the oven and let cool.
  3. Prepare apples: While potatoes bake, peel, core, and slice your apples. To prevent browning, drizzle the apple slices lightly with lemon juice and set aside.
  4. Slice sweet potatoes: Once cooled, peel the sweet potatoes and slice crosswise into 1/2-inch thick discs. This thickness will help achieve the perfect layering in the casserole.
  5. Layer the casserole: In an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish, alternate layers of sweet potato slices and apple slices to create a beautiful pattern.
  6. Make the honey glaze: In a small saucepan, melt together honey, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla over low heat until combined. Remove from heat.
  7. Toast pecans (optional): Roughly chop pecans and spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Broil in the oven for about 5 minutes or until fragrant, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
  8. Assemble and bake: Pour the honey glaze evenly over the layered sweet potatoes and apples in the baking dish. Sprinkle toasted pecans on top if using. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake the casserole for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Notes

  • Plan ahead and allow at least an hour for baking the sweet potatoes before assembling the casserole.
  • Sweet potato size affects baking time—smaller potatoes bake faster, larger ones take longer.
  • Do not overbake sweet potatoes; they should be just tender enough to slice without mashing.
  • Slice apples just before assembling to prevent browning, or coat with lemon juice if sliced earlier.
  • Using a tool like the Johnny Apple Peeler can save time when preparing apples.
  • Spray measuring cups with cooking spray before measuring honey to make pouring easier and less sticky.
  • Toasting pecans enhances their flavor and adds texture to the casserole; watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/honey-glazed-sweet-potato-and-apple-casserole-recipe/