Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Apples Recipes

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes generously with some olive oil, salt, cinnamon and cayenne. Lay the sweet potatoes out on a sheet tray, place them in the oven and roast until they are very soft and mushy, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Peel the apples and cut into 1-inch dice. Toss the apples with the lemon juice, some olive oil, salt and the rosemary. Lay them out on a sheet tray and place in the oven during the last 15 minutes of the cooking time for the sweet potatoes. When done, the apples should be soft and cooked through but still hold their shape. Sprinkle the walnuts over the apples during the last 5 minutes in the oven.
• Transfer the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and coarsely mash them with a potato masher. Stir in the cooked apples and walnuts. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
• Serve immediately or keep in a warm oven and serve hot.

MAPLE ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425º F.
• Peel the sweet potatoes, cut in half lengthwise, and slice 1/4 inch thick crosswise. Combine the sweet potatoes with the oil in a mixing bowl and toss to coat.
• Transfer to a parchment-lined roasting pan. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring after the first 10 minutes.
• Add the apples to the roasting pan and drizzle the mixture evenly with maple syrup. Sprinkle with a small amount of cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, and carefully stir the mixture together.
• Bake for 15 minutes or so longer, stirring occasionally, or until the sweet potatoes and apples are fork-tender and lightly browned here and there on the outside. If using, stir in 1/2 cup chopped pitted prunes or mission figs into the mixture once the dish is out of the oven. Either way, serve at once.

MAPLE SWEET POTATO-APPLE BAKE

Steps:

• Cut sweet potatoes and apples into 1/4-in. slices. Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute apples in 2 tablespoons syrup and 2 tablespoons butter for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Layer over sweet potatoes; sprinkle with pecans. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, orange zest, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Melt remaining butter; whisk in orange juice and remaining syrup. Stir into cornstarch mixture until well blended. Pour over pecans. , In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans. Sprinkle over the casserole. Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly.

MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a 13x9x2 inch glass baking dish, alternate potato and apple slices in rows, packing tightly.
• Combine remaining ingredients in heavy medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Pour hot syrup over potatoes and apples. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake 1 hour. Uncover casserole. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead to this point. Let stand at room temperature, basting occasionally with pan juices.) Reduce oven temperature to 350°F Bake until potatoes and apples are very tender and syrup is reduced to a thick glaze, basting occasionally, about 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.