Try our mouthwatering Caramelized Apple Sweet Potatoes recipe. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a scrumptious dish with tender sweet potatoes and golden caramelized apples. Perfect for fall, it can be served as a side or a satisfying vegetarian main course.
Course Rice, Potatoes, and Beans
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Author N. J. Sorensen, RDN
Ingredients
4poundssweet potatoes
1teaspoonsalt
3each Granny Smith apples — peeled & cored
1tablespoonlemon juice — fresh
9tablespoonsunsalted butter
6tablespoonsdark brown sugar — packed
6tablespoonsheavy cream
¼cupbrandy
¼cuporange juice — fresh
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, fill ¾ with cold water and bring it to a boil.
Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into cubes, and add them to the boiling water. Cook for 20-30 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are soft. Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a medium bowl.
Mash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and add the salt. Set aside.
Slice the Granny Smith apples into 1/8-inch thick wedges and place them in another medium bowl. Add the fresh lemon juice and toss to combine.
In a medium skillet, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add 4 tablespoons of brown sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Cook the apple slices in the skillet until they turn golden, approximately 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove the skillet from heat and set the caramelized apples aside.
In another medium skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and cook until the sugar dissolves.
Stir in 4 tablespoons of cream, brandy, and fresh orange juice. Cook until the mixture slightly thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.
Add the caramelized apple mixture to the mashed sweet potatoes, mixing well to combine.
Butter a 3-quart ovenproof casserole and add the potato mixture. Arrange the caramelized apple slices on top and cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes or until heated through.
Remove from the oven and let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Enjoy the delightful flavors of these Caramelized Apple Sweet Potatoes as a side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course.