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Side Dishes » Lemony Sweet Potatoes w/Apples and Sage

Lemony Sweet Potatoes w/Apples and Sage

by Lynne Webb on December 21, 2014 (Updated August 25, 2021) // 1 Comment

This is an easy side dish of roasted sweet potatoes combined with tart Granny Smith apples, fragrant fresh sage and lemon zest.
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Lemony Sweet Potatoes with Apples and Sage

The combination of tart green apples and fresh lemon zest offers an amazingly delicious contrast to the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes in this easy-to-make side dish.

It’s a favorite of ours for holiday dinners as it pairs well with traditional entrees like turkey, roast pork, and ham, and can easily be made ahead and reheated.

Lemony Sweet Potatoes w/Apples and Sage

Lemony Sweet Potatoes w/Apples and Sage

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This is an easy side dish of roasted sweet potatoes combined with tart Granny Smith apples, fragrant fresh sage and lemon zest.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Cook Time : 40 minutes mins
Total Time : 1 hour hr
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Ingredients 

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons honey
  • Juice and zest of 1 medium lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes together with the oil until evenly coated, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread out in a single layer.
  • Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly golden around the edges.
  • While the sweet potatoes roast, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and whisk in the honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  • Add the apples and sage and cook, stirring often, until the apples are tender when pierced with a knife, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • When the sweet potatoes have finished roasting, add them to the apples, combine well and transfer the mixture to a casserole dish that’s been coated with nonstick spray.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Make-Ahead Instructions:

This recipe can be prepared ahead. Omit the final 10 minute baking time and instead, cover the casserole dish tightly and refrigerate for up to two days.
To reheat, preheat the oven to 375°F, cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and return to the oven for 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Lemony Sweet Potatoes w/Apples and Sage
Amount per Serving
Calories
299
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
163
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
52
g
17
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
24
g
27
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Side Dishes
 | 
Cuisine: American

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  1. KEVIN ALESSANDRI says

    November 23, 2022 at 10:08 pm

    5 stars
    “MY GOURMET CONNECTION”
    OMGosh! This glaze of Bourbon for Cornish Game Hens is absolutely awesomely delicious! WOW! I WAS THE STAR OF OUR DINNER PARTY. Served with SWEET POTATOE and APPLE CASSEROLE and SAGE,,, Perfect combo!
    THANK YOU, Lynne and Erica!
    Love Kevin

    Reply

Hi there! We’re Lynne & Erika, seasoned home cooks and recipe creators here at My Gourmet Connection. Our aim is to bring variety and new flavors to your everyday meals and we’ve got hundreds of recipes for you to explore. Welcome!

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