spiced apple sweet potatoes

5 Pinches
Renton, WA
Updated on Feb 4, 2017

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 4 medium 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 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

How To Make spiced apple sweet potatoes

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Microwave
Culture: Southern

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