Sweet Potato Casserole with Caramelized Apples
Sweet potato casserole gets an incredible makeover with this SUPER-easy version that features tons of tender caramelized apples piled on top.---Everyone will want seconds of this winner casserole!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 214kcal
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes peeled and quartered
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramelized Apples
- 3 medium apples peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Place sweet potatoes in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring sweet potatoes to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer potatoes until very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and transfer to a large bowl.
- Whisk melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Mash sweet potatoes until smooth, then mash in butter mixture. Spread sweet potatoes in a greased 9x13 baking pan.
- Make the apples: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, saute apples in butter, sugar, and cinnamon until apples are just barely tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in pecans.
- Spread apple mixture over top of sweet potatoes. Bake sweet potato casserole at 375F 15 minutes until heated through. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.5g | Protein: 1.6g | Fat: 8.6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 49mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Sugar: 15.2g