Description
Tender roasted sweet potatoes tossed with juicy apples, tart cranberries, and a hint of cinnamon this Cranberry Apple Sweet Potato dish is a cozy, colorful, and naturally sweet side perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 apples, cored and chopped (Honeycrisp or Fuji work well)
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp orange zest (optional)
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes, apples, and cranberries with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread mixture evenly on the baking sheet.
4. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
5. Sprinkle with orange zest and pecans if using.
6. Serve warm as a festive side dish.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle with a touch of balsamic glaze before serving.
This dish pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, ham, or pork.
Make ahead tip: Roast everything a day before and reheat at 350°F for 10–15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cranberry apple sweet potatoes, holiday side, roasted sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving recipe