Which type of sweet potatoes should I use?

I recommend sweet potatoes with an orange skin and flesh, like the jewel or garnet sweet potato varieties found in the produce section of your grocery store.

Which type of apple variety should I use?

The best apples for baking are ones that are firm enough to hold up to the baking process. I like using Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Jonagold or Pink Lady.

Should I peel the sweet potato skins and apples before chopping and roasting?

For this recipe, I did peel the sweet potatoes and apples because I have a little girl who won't eat the sweet potatoes with the skin on. However, you could leave the skin on and save you some time if that's to your liking.

Can I make these Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples with Pecans ahead of time?

This recipe is best served right after it’s made so you can enjoy the glorious roasted caramelized flavor and crispy texture. However, if you plan to make these ahead of time, allow vegetables to cool completely prior to storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you are ready to serve, place roasted vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for about 5-10 minutes at 400°F, or in the air fryer at 400°F for about 4 minutes. Microwaving will cause the vegetables to be soggy...but still tasty!

What is the Best Temperature for Roasting Vegetables?

The perfect temperature to roast most vegetables is 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This helps the veggies taste lightly crisp and caramelized on the outside and tender on the inside. The oven brings out the vegetable’s natural sweetness. Of course, oven cooking temperature will vary on type and size of vegetable, but 400 degrees Fahrenheit usually does the trick! I have found that most root vegetables roast perfectly at this temperature.

Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Apples

Name: Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes); 2 cups apples (about 2 medium apples); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional); ½ cup chopped pecans

Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Apples

Sweet Potatoes with Apples and Pecans in a white bowl on a blue striped napkin with two silver forks and cinnamon sticks next to bowl.

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Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples make for an easy and healthy fall side dish or the perfect addition to a holiday meal.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 40
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6-8 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 cups sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
2 cups apples (about 2 medium apples)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
1/2 cup chopped pecans

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Instructions

Adjust the rack to the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper, set aside.
Peel sweet potatoes and apple skins with a vegetable peeler, and cube into 1” pieces.
Place sweet potato cubes in a large mixing bowl, toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons maple syrup.
Sprinkle with kosher salt, cinnamon and brown sugar. Mix well.
Place sweet potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes.
While the sweet potatoes are baking, add the remaining olive oil and maple syrup into the bowl and toss cubed apples into the mixture and stir to combine.
After 20 minutes have passed, remove baking pan from the oven, flip the sweet potatoes and then add the apple mixture. Roast for an additional 20 minutes or so until the sweet potatoes and apples have browned.
Remove the pan from the oven and place ingredients into a serving bowl. Top with chopped pecans and serve immediately.

Keywords: Thanksgiving, Sweet Potatoes, Apples

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