Sweet Potatoes Apples Cinnamon Maple Glaze (Printable Version)

Roasted sweet potatoes and apples glazed with warm cinnamon maple syrup for a comforting autumn side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 3 crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and cut into 1-inch chunks

→ Glaze

03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for vegan option)
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

09 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes and apples.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
04 - Pour the glaze over the sweet potatoes and apples. Toss until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and edges are caramelized.
07 - If using nuts, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
08 - Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh thyme if using, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The maple glaze creates these incredible caramelized edges that make the dish taste like it took hours to make
  • Its equally at home on a Tuesday dinner plate or a crowded holiday table
  • The apples become tender and almost jammy while the sweet potatoes get creamy inside and slightly crisp outside
02 -
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with steamed vegetables instead of roasted ones
  • The glaze thickens beautifully in the oven, but it burns easily. Set a timer for that midway stir.
03 -
  • Use two baking sheets instead of overcrowding one. The roasting improvement is worth the extra dish.
  • Room temperature ingredients help the glaze adhere more evenly than cold ones.

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