Best Sweet Potatoes With Apples And Walnuts Recipes

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SWEET POTATO AND APPLE CASSEROLE



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This easy casserole is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Great for the holidays!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 sweet potatoes ((approx 2 ½ pounds) peeled and cut into 1-inch dice)
4 small apples ((or 3 large), peeled, cored and diced into 1-inch pieces)
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
½ cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
¼ cup pecans (chopped)
salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are just starting to soften. You don't want them to cook until soft because they will continue to cook during the baking process.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13" casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  • Drain the potatoes and place them into the prepared baking dish.
  • Add the apples to the casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Pour mixture over the apples and potatoes and stir to combine.
  • Add to the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and top with pecans.
  • Add back to the oven and cook for 5 minutes more to toast the pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 57 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 40 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sprigs fresh rosemary, picked and finely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 Honeycrisp or Granny Smith 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.

SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLES AND WALNUTS



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Include some extra zip in your menu with a side of Sweet Potatoes with Apples and Walnuts. Cinnamon and apple juice add some spice and sweetness while walnuts add some crunch to Sweet Potatoes with Apples and Walnuts.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into bite-size chunks
2 medium unpeeled apples, chopped
1/2 cup apple juice
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup walnut pieces

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Toss apples with apple juice and cinnamon until evenly coated; spoon over sweet potatoes. Cover.
  • Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with walnuts. Bake an additional 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 15 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

SWEET POTATO AND APPLE CASSEROLE



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This wonderful sweet potato recipe tastes like a dessert. It's always a favorite.

Provided by Tamby Plue

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large cooking apples - peeled, cored and cut into 1/4 inch rings
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup butter
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 25 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, cool and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11 inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Layer sweet potatoes, brown sugar mixture and apples in the prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, butter and pecans. Sprinkle over the sweet potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 74.1 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

MAPLE-WALNUT SWEET POTATOES



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Topped with dried cherries and walnuts, this side is downright delicious. Even people who aren't into sweet potatoes will grab a second scoop. -Sarah Herse, Brooklyn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 8 medium)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, divided
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Peel and cut sweet potatoes lengthwise in half; cut crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add 1/2 cup walnuts, brown sugar, cherries, syrup, cider and salt; toss to combine., Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLES



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This satisfying dish is very welcome at any meal at our house, especially on holidays. The tart apple slices taste so good baked on top of the mild sweet potatoes. -Jean Winfree, Wausau, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 to 3-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
2 tart apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch rings
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30 minutes or until just tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices., In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, alternately layer potatoes and apples. Pour orange juice over top. Combine the brown sugar, ginger and cinnamon; sprinkle over potatoes and apples. Dot with butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY APPLE SWEET POTATO BAKE



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This side dish is a winner. Not only do I like the flavor, I love the fact that it's so easy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
4 tablespoons butter, divided

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until tender. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-in. slices. , Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In a large skillet, saute apples in 2 tablespoons butter 3-4 minutes or until tender. , In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half the sweet potatoes, apples and brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers. , Dot with remaining butter. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET POTATOES



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This should be a dessert. It is so good! The crunchiness of walnuts and the fruity taste of raisins complement this traditional holiday dish.

Provided by Shannon

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large sweet potatoes
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves
4 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
  • In a large soup pot, boil potatoes until soft. Add sliced apples just 5 minutes before potatoes are done. Remove from heat. Drain.
  • In a large casserole dish, mix potatoes and apples. Dot with butter. Sprinkle brown sugar, walnuts, and raisins on top of potato mixture. Pour apricots over top.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.6 calories, Carbohydrate 98.6 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 191.6 mg, Sugar 45.1 g

BROWN SUGAR SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLES



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This foolproof winner is easy to prepare and makes a beautiful alternative to traditional sweet potatoes. To save time, make it ahead, allow it to cool and refrigerate it up to two days. Put the mashed potatoes back in the slow cooker set to low for about two hours before serving. Add a bit of apple cider or water if needed. -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 pounds sweet potatoes (about 10 medium)
3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Peel and cut potatoes lengthwise in half; cut crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place potatoes and apples in a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small saucepan, mix butter, brown sugar and pie spice. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook until blended, 1-2 minutes. Pour over potato mixture. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 5-6 hours., With a slotted spoon, remove potatoes and apples to a bowl, reserving cooking liquid. Mash potato mixture, gradually adding enough reserved cooking liquid, if necessary, to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



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This recipe is very easy and creates a very delicious side dish. The sweet potatoes and apples compliment each other well. -Marty Rummel, Trout Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 medium sweet potatoes
5 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or just until tender. , Drain sweet potatoes and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer half of the apples and sweet potatoes. Repeat layers., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, cinnamon and salt. Pour over sweet potatoes and apples., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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