Baked Apples & Sweet Potatoes

Yield: Serves 6

Skill level: Moderate

Roasted apple and vegetable bakes are a beautiful way to bring color and flavor to the table. This dish layers apples with sweet potatoes and beets, creating a naturally sweet and savory combination that caramelizes perfectly in the oven. Finished with maple syrup and crunchy pecans, it delivers both texture and depth. Simple to prepare and visually striking, this recipe works as a standout side dish for everyday meals or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

• 2 Autumn Glory® apples, sliced thin
• 1 orange sweet potato, peeled, thinly sliced, then cut in half
• 1 purple sweet potato, peeled, thinly sliced, then cut in half
• 1 Chioggia beet, peeled, thinly sliced, then cut in half
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 2 tablespoons dark amber maple syrup
• ¼ can chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Use a mandolin to prepare all of the apples and veggies. Try to keep everything a similar thickness so they cook more evenly in the oven. Additionally, when you cut the sweet potatoes and beets "in half", try to match the height of the apple slices. You want everything to be as uniform as possible.
3. Once everything is sliced, add a thin layer of olive oil and stir to coat evenly.
4. Use non-stick spray to prepare a small casserole dish.
5. Arrange the apples and veggies in layers with the edges facing up. Alternate: apple, orange, sweet potato, purple sweet potato, beet, then repeat until the dish is full. You might have a few extra slices of things, depending on the size of your baking dish. You can save these for later or pan-fry... whatever you'd like!
6. Sprinkle on sea salt.
7. Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven, drizzle with maple syrup, and sprinkle with the chopped nuts.
9. Serve immediately.

Recipe created by Nosh and Nourish for Superfresh Growers®.