Sweet Potatoes Apples Cinnamon Maple Glaze (Printable)
Tender roasted sweet potatoes and apples in a warm cinnamon-maple glaze with caramelized edges, perfect for autumn and holiday tables.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Fruit
01 - 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 3 crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
→ Glaze
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for vegan option)
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
09 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes and apples.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
04 - Pour the glaze over the sweet potatoes and apples. Toss until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast for 35–40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and edges are caramelized.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts during the last 5 minutes of roasting, if desired.
08 - Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh thyme if using, and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The maple butter glaze caramelizes into sticky golden edges that make this impossible to stop eating
- Its the kind of side dish that steals attention from the main course without even trying
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan will steam the vegetables instead of roasting them, so use two sheets if needed
- Stirring halfway through prevents the bottom pieces from getting too dark while others remain undercooked
03 -
- Room temperature vegetables roast more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge
- Let the pan sit for 5 minutes after roasting to let those caramelized juices set slightly