Sweet Potatoes With Applesauce Nut Topping
Description:
Looking for an excellent holiday dish that’s easy, quick, and elegant? Say hello to Sweet Potatoes With Applesauce Nut Topping! This recipe is perfect for those who prefer to skip the marshmallows in their sweet potatoes. Bursting with flavor and nutritional goodness, it’s a delightful addition to any festive spread.
Recipe Category: Yam/Sweet Potato 🍠
Keywords: Potato, Apple, Fruit, Vegetable, Low Protein, Free Of…, < 30 Mins, Oven 🍏🥔🥦
Ingredients:
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon mace
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup walnuts (or nut of your choice)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 389.6
- Fat Content: 14.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 20.3mg
- Sodium Content: 166.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 65g
- Fiber Content: 6.1g
- Sugar Content: 24.3g
- Protein Content: 4.1g
Cooking Time:
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
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Preheat: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into rounds or cubes, whichever you prefer. Arrange them in a 9-inch square baking pan or any other suitable casserole dish, creating a single layer.
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Mix Applesauce Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, dark brown sugar, lemon juice, and mace. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Top Sweet Potatoes: Spoon the applesauce mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes, ensuring that each piece is coated generously.
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Add Butter: Dot the top of the sweet potato and applesauce mixture with small cubes of butter, distributing them evenly across the dish.
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Sprinkle Nuts: Now, sprinkle the chopped walnuts (or your preferred nut) over the top of the dish, adding a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
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Bake: Place the dish, uncovered, into the preheated oven. Allow it to bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and heated through, and the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the dish from the oven. Serve your Sweet Potatoes With Applesauce Nut Topping hot as a delightful side dish alongside your favorite holiday meals.
Enjoy your flavorful and nutritious Sweet Potatoes With Applesauce Nut Topping! 🍠🍎🌰
