spiced apple sweet potatoes

Recipe by
Vickie Parks
Renton, WA

Just about any variety of apple can be used in this recipe. The varieties that work best are those that tend to hold up well during roasting, such as Golden Delicious or Granny Smith (because they retain their color, taste and shape during cooking). But the Honeycrisp apple is a great choice too, because the combination of sweet and tart contribute such a fabulous touch to the sweet potatoes. But if you prefer the taste of a certain apple variety, then it's likely it'll work well for you in this recipe.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 18 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For spiced apple sweet potatoes

  • 4 md
    sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices (about 5 cups)
  • 3 firm
    cooking apples - peeled, cored and cut into wedges (good varieties include golden delicious and granny smith, but honeycrisp can be used for a slightly sweeter touch)
  • 1/4 cup
    chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup
    apple cider (or apple juice)
  • 1 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 3/4 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg

How To Make spiced apple sweet potatoes

  • 1
    In a 2-quart baking dish, combine sweet potatoes, apples, pecans, 1/4 cup of the apple cider (or apple juice). Heat in microwave oven (100% or High heat) for 15 minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking.
  • 2
    In a small bowl, stir together remaining 1/4 cup apple cider, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir into potato mixture. Cover baking dish and cook in microwave oven for 2 to 3 minutes more or until sweet potatoes are heated through and glazed, stirring twice during cooking.

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