Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Honey Glazed Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole, a must-have dish for any occasion! This casserole harmoniously combines the natural sweetness of honey and fresh apples with tender sweet potatoes, creating a warm and comforting side that will impress at gatherings or elevate your everyday meals. Easy to prepare and free from refined sugars, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can be customized with optional toasted pecans for added crunch. Perfectly baked, this dish shines as both a holiday favorite and a nutritious addition to your table year-round.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 apples
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Optional: chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake un-pierced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for about 40-45 minutes until soft. Allow them to cool.
- Peel, slice, and core the apples; drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Once cooled, peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- In an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish, layer the apple slices and sweet potato slices alternately.
- In a small saucepan, melt honey, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla over low heat until combined; remove from heat.
- Optionally toast chopped pecans in the oven for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour the honey mixture over the layered ingredients; sprinkle with toasted pecans if desired.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for an additional 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg