Description
A warm, comforting side dish that brings together the best flavors of autumn in one simple pan.
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 5 cups when cubed)
- 3 large apples (roughly 3 cups when cubed)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
- 1¼ teaspoons sea salt, divided
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and cube sweet potatoes into ¾-inch pieces, keeping skin on. Toss with 3 tablespoons melted butter and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
- Spread sweet potatoes in single layer on baking sheet. Roast 18 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Meanwhile, core and cube apples. Combine with remaining 1 tablespoon butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Add seasoned apples to baking sheet with sweet potatoes. Stir gently and spread evenly.
- Roast additional 20-22 minutes, stirring once, until sweet potatoes are tender and apples are soft but hold their shape.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Any variety of apples works well – choose based on your preference for sweet or tart
- Can substitute butter with coconut oil or avocado oil
- Best served fresh from oven but reheats well in 350°F oven for 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes