Apple Sweet Potato Bake ๐๐
Description: Another gem of a recipe perfect for those holiday feasts or whenever the craving for sweet potatoes strikes. This dish, a beloved creation from my family’s kitchen, also adapts wonderfully with fresh pumpkin for an equally delightful experience.
Recipe Category: Apple
Keywords: Fruit, Vegetable, Low Protein, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Potluck, < 60 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy
Aggregated Rating: 4.5 โญ
Review Count: 6
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 246.8
- Fat Content: 6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.3mg
- Sodium Content: 192.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 49.2g
- Fiber Content: 3.6g
- Sugar Content: 36g
- Protein Content: 1.3g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced |
| 3 | Tart apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced |
| 3/4 cup | Brown sugar |
| 3/4 tsp | Ground nutmeg |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground allspice |
| 1/4 cup | Chopped walnuts (optional) |
| 1 | Pinch of salt |
| 1 | Pinch of pepper |
| 3 tbsp | Butter, cut into small pieces |
Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish generously with butter or cooking spray.
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Layer Sweet Potatoes and Apples: Begin by creating a layer of half of the sliced sweet potatoes and half of the sliced apples in the prepared baking dish, arranging them evenly.
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Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, chopped walnuts (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the spices and sugar.
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Season and Layer: Sprinkle half of the seasoning mixture evenly over the layer of apples in the baking dish.
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Dot with Butter: Distribute half of the butter pieces over the seasoned apples and sweet potatoes, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
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Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining sweet potatoes, apples, seasoning mixture, and butter, ensuring that the top layer is as evenly distributed as the bottom.
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Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil or a lid and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the ingredients to begin softening.
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Baste and Continue Baking: After 15 minutes, remove the cover from the baking dish and carefully baste the contents with the pan juices. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the sweet potatoes are cooked through.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. This delightful Apple Sweet Potato Bake is best enjoyed warm, making it an irresistible addition to any meal.
Whether it’s a special holiday gathering or a cozy weeknight dinner, this Apple Sweet Potato Bake is sure to impress with its comforting flavors and wholesome ingredients. So gather your loved ones around the table and indulge in this delightful dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious to eat! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ฅ
