Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Updated Nov. 14, 2023
- Total Time
- 40 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:4 servings
- 1½pounds sweet potatoes, carrots or parsnips (or a mix), peeled or unpeeled
- 2firm apples or pears, such as Pink Lady or Bartlett, or a mix
- 2tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Generous pinch of red-pepper flakes or black pepper
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
285 calories; 7 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 55 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams dietary fiber; 22 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 651 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Halve the vegetables lengthwise, then cut each piece lengthwise into ½-inch-thick wedges. If pieces are long, cut crosswise into 4-or-so-inch lengths. Quarter the fruit lengthwise through the stem, then core to remove seeds.
- Step 2
Toss the roots and fruits on a sheet pan with the honey, olive oil and a generous sprinkling of salt. Spread into an even layer and roast until tender and browned in spots, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with red-pepper flakes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Cooking Notes
Heather
I made this but after 20 minutes the apples were mush and the other veggies were charred. It tasted great but really need to watch closely to avoid over cooking.
Shayne
I followed Heather's note and added apples 10 minutes before the sweet potatoes/carrots were finished. And while we love honey, thought I would take advantage of the natural sweetness of carrots/sweet potatoes/apples and did not add honey. It was perfect. Definitely a repeat recipe. Thanks Ali!
Iowa Bob
As others noted, make sure that you use a cooking apple for this recipe. Next time I make it, I will also put foil on the sheet pan. The baked on honey is really tough to clean up.
Lesley
I would not label this as vegan if the name of the recipe has "honey." No true vegan eats honey. Using maple syrup is amazing, however.
Dsave
I thought this would be good, but it was better than I thought! I had some old apples that were unappetizing for raw consumption (bruised), so used these. I used the maple syrup option and a cast iron pizza pan for roasting. I don’t know how long I put them in the oven for, but it felt quick, and they were perfect! It was also a pretty dish with the orange, red and white… I would serve to guests, and will make this again.
c
Delicious! I mixed grapeseed oil, maple syrup, salt in a bowl in quantities specified. Added carrot, sweet potato, pear, apple and tossed them in the bowl. Convection roasted (425) on parchment lined baking sheet. Took them out after 20 minutes. Some charring on the sweet potatoes and carrot. I loved the idea of eating healthy "candy". My dentist might not approve, but I will make this again and again
Steve
What is you roasted the vegetables for about 20 minutes before adding the apples?
Mary Margaret
Super easy! (I used Bartlett Pears which stayed firm.)
J. Bishop
These are DIVINE-thank you so much! Am not going to change a thing except I added dashes of cinnamon and cumin...fresh yogurt or goat cheese on top after it comes out of the oven then it's a full meal! Next time I was thinking of adding dates or raisins...
Ben Thuy
Used ghee, salt and one teaspoon garam masala. 3 very medium sweet potatoes 3 “. “. Carrots 3 “. “. Honey crisp apples 425 degrees maybe 30min max Delicious. Good improve to be crispier. Perhaps lighter on ghee or use avocado or grape seed oil
Marisue
Add thyme, a touch of cinnamon and sliced garlic.
phillip roullard
I disagree with Shayne about not adding honey. The dish was lackluster and was not sweet enough so I will drizzle with maple syrup the next time I made this. The apples came out just right and not mushy.
Julia
Hi! This looks like amazing recipe. Can I cook half way through on thanksgiving day morning and cook all the way through later close to turkey time? just a thought. Cant wait to have it.! Is already in the oven
Liz
Easy to make and good. I halved the honey since the apples and yams are already sweet. After 15 minutes I turned the slices since the fruit was beginning to char.
Renana
Delicious. Used Asian pears for the fruit which are hard enough to not get too soft.
Joanne
Any advice on making this ahead and reheating before dinner?
Babs
Could you do this in an air fryer?
Beth Loizeaux
OK. Burned on the bottom. Apples mush and sweet potato overcooked. As others said, 20 minutes, not 25-30. Add apples about 10 minutes before the end. Would try again.
Eliz.
High temperatures destroy the nutritional value of honey. Given how precious it is nowadays, I recommend alternatives unless the flavor of honey is essential, e.g. honey cake.
Sally
Quick, easy, and healthy. This was a great new side for Thanksgiving this year.
Justin Wickett
Used Honeycrisp apples, my favorite, and maple syrup (no honey). Turned out great!
Dsave
Made an excellent discovery today. Had some leftovers of this dish that were refrigerated overnight. Today, threw them in the blender with some oat milk, and it made a wonderful soup! So if you make extras, you can get two tasty (yet distinct) meals!
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