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Sweet Potatoes and Apples with Cinnamon & Maple

Published October 17, 2019. Last updated December 2, 2020 by Lauren Vavala

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Sweet Potatoes and Apples with Cinnamon and Maple combines tart apples, sweet potatoes, and warm cinnamon and spices to make the perfect fall side dish! 

Sweet potatoes and apples in a black skillet with a wood turner

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I can’t believe that it’s been over 3 years since I first published this Sweet Potatoes and Apples with Cinnamon and Maple recipe.

This is one of my all-time favorite recipes because my oldest son, who was 8 at the time, came up with the recipe idea! He didn’t like sweet potatoes, but really loved his younger brother’s toddler snacks in sweet potato apple flavor.

Somehow, we got to talking and decided we should try to make a side dish that was based on the same flavors to see if he like it. Long story short, he loved it! And in the 3 years since we first shared this recipe, it’s been pretty popular with you guys too! It also inspired my recipe for Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Hash, which is a Pinterest favorite!

Why This Recipe Works

  • Tart apples and sweet potatoes taste amazing together, especially with the addition of warm spices. The flavor is almost that of homemade apple pie!
  • This is a family friendly recipe. My son ate all of his and didn’t complain once. Afterwards he told me it was good and he’d eat it again. He’s getting pickier by the day, so when he eats his dinner without complaining I am one happy mom!
  • Not only does this recipe taste really good, it’s also very easy to make. Besides the fact you have to chop up the sweet potatoes, this ones a cinch!

How to Make Sweet Potatoes and Apples with Cinnamon and Maple

Prep!

Dice the sweet potato and apples into bite-size cubes. I like to cut mine into about 1/2″ cubes.

Tip: try to dice your sweet potatoes and apples as evenly as possible. This will help them all cook evenly and you won’t be left with some pieces being mushy and some not being fully cooked.

Create!

Diced sweet potatoes cooking in a black skillet

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat.

Add the sweet potatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until almost tender, about 10-15 minutes depending on what size you diced your potatoes.

Diced sweet potatoes and apples with spices cooking in a black skillet

Add the apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the sweet potatoes and apples are tender, about another 5-10 minutes.

Close up of maple syrup being drizzled onto sweet potatoes and apples

Drizzle with maple syrup and stir to evenly coat.

Present!

Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes and Apples in a white bowl with a fork over a white background

Serve warm.

Tips and Techniques for the Best Sweet Potatoes and Apples

  • If you prefer a sweeter recipe, you can swap in a sweeter apple variety like Fugi or Gala.
  • Try to cut your sweet potatoes and apples into as evenly-sized pieces as possible. This will help them all cook at the same rate so that you don’t end up with mushy or hard pieces.
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 4-5 days.

FAQ’s

  • Can you freeze sweet potatoes and apples? While you can freeze this recipe, it’s best eaten the day of or stored in the refrigerator. There can be changes in the texture after being frozen and reheated.

More Sweet Potato Side Dish Recipes to Try

  • Lemon Roasted Broccoli & Sweet Potatoes
  • Spiralized Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Honey Butter
  • Candied Sweet Potatoes with Fruit

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Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes and Apples in a white bowl with a fork over a white background
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Sweet Potatoes and Apples with Cinnamon and Maple

Sweet Potatoes and Apples with Cinnamon and Maple combines tart apples, sweet potatoes and warm cinnamon and spices to make the perfect fall side dish! 
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 150kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3.5 cups sweet potatoes * diced from 3 medium potatoes
  • 3.5 cups apples * diced from 3 apples (I use Granny Smith)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium high heat.
  • Add the sweet potatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until almost tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in the apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover and continue to cook, stirring often, until the sweet potatoes and apples are fork tender, about another 5-10 minutes.
  • Drizzle with maple syrup, stir, and serve.

Notes

Tips and Techniques for the Best Sweet Potatoes and Apples

  • If you prefer a sweeter recipe, you can swap in a sweeter apple variety like Fugi or Gala.
  • Try to cut your sweet potatoes and apples into as evenly-sized pieces as possible. This will help them all cook at the same rate so that you don’t end up with mushy or hard pieces.
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 4-5 days.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 11104IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

This recipe was originally published April 16, 2016. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in October 2019.

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Comments

  1. Jenni says

    October 18, 2019 at 7:24 am

    This is the perfect fall side dish! It was so easy to make and tasted so great! I want to make it every day!

    Reply
  2. Marisa Franca says

    October 14, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    What a great idea. It could be a healthy dessert. It could also be a fantastic side with chicken or pork — or turkey now that I think of it. With all the holiday dinners coming up this is a unique way to serve the sweet potatoes.

    Reply
  3. Catherine says

    October 14, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    I love the idea of sweet potatoes tossed with apples! What a wonderful Fall side dish.

    Reply
  4. Pavani says

    October 14, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Tart apples with sweet potatoes sounds like a perfect combo both in terms of flavor and also for the season. Adding cinnamon must have made with even more yummy!!

    Reply
  5. Catalina says

    October 13, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    I love this flavor combo! This dish would be perfect for Thanksgiving dinner!

    Reply
  6. Veena Azmanov says

    October 13, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    I love how simple and easy this is. Maple, cinnamon, apple and sweet potato all go well together. But I must admit I have never had apples and sweet potato together. Can’t wait to try.

    Reply
  7. Dan Zehr says

    October 13, 2018 at 4:33 am

    A lightweight ingredient list is what I love. I LOVE how easy and delicious this is and that it’s so unique. Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Mahy Elamin says

    October 13, 2018 at 3:56 am

    Great recipe for Side Dishes. Very well! Looks tasty! This recipe is perfect for me and my family. Thank you!

    Reply
  9. Denay DeGuzman says

    October 13, 2018 at 12:21 am

    What a beautiful combination of textures and flavors. This sweet potatoes and apples recipe is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving dinner!

    Reply
  10. April says

    October 12, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    I thought you can’t be surprised with a potato recipe these days but I was wrong! Combining tart apples with sweet cinnamon and sweet potatoes is just genius – well done!

    Reply
  11. Claudia Lamascolo says

    October 12, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    I love all these fall flavors and this is perfect side dish for Thanksgiving cinnamon is my favorite fall spice on everything !

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:46 pm

      Yes! I definitely find myself sprinkling it in everything!

      Reply
  12. Gloria says

    October 12, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    This sounds like a great FALL flavoured side dish. Perfect for holiday dinners and potlucks too. I think it would work well on the brunch menu too.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:46 pm

      Thanks Gloria – I never thought about serving it at brunch before – great idea!

      Reply
  13. Karyl Henry says

    October 12, 2018 at 3:13 pm

    Wow, what a perfect Fall recipe! My parents are vegetarian, and they will love this…I’m definitely sharing this with them

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:46 pm

      Thanks for sharing Karyl 🙂

      Reply
  14. Kirstie says

    September 27, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    Looks so delicious. About how long does the cooking process take? It helps me with planning.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      September 27, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      Ahh so sorry! This is one of my earlier recipes…I totally should have included an estimate on the time! I’d need to remake it to be sure, but plan on 20 to 30 minutes. You can put a cover over the pan to speed up the process some too, but make sure to stir them every few minutes so they don’t stick 🙂 Hope this helps!

      Reply
  15. Leila says

    June 15, 2016 at 12:06 am

    I have just recently started eating sweet potatoes and this sounds so delicious! I can’t wait to try it! Im pinning it to add to my menu!!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:15 am

      We eat a ton of sweet potatoes – they are so good for you! Hope you like the recipe!

      Reply
  16. Christine Anne says

    June 14, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    This sounds amazing! I love eating raw apples with cinnamon but this sounds even better. Especially with the added sweet potato. 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Yay! It worked out really well 🙂

      Reply
  17. Erica @Everyday Erica says

    June 14, 2016 at 10:42 am

    These would make a great breakfast hash too – that sweet and salty combo – YUM! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:18 am

      Great idea! THanks for stopping by Erica!

      Reply
  18. Denay DeGuzman says

    June 14, 2016 at 12:56 am

    Oh my goodness, this recipe looks so delicious! I love that it’s quick and easy to prepare, and that it’s so unique. Thank you for sharing this sweet dessert. 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:18 am

      Thanks Denay 🙂

      Reply
  19. Krista Williams says

    June 13, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    I seriously have been craving a recipe like this. Easy, with sweet potatos and apples that has cinnamon in it! Love it- thank you so much for sharing!
    xoxo
    Krista

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 13, 2016 at 10:07 pm

      Yay! Perfect! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Christie says

    June 13, 2016 at 9:12 pm

    Oh wow. I never would have thought to sweeten sweet potatoes aha but this sounds great!
    Such a Autumn-y recipe – I’ll have to try it out (we’re in the middle of a disgusting Winter here in Australia and I just can’t ugh).

    Christie’s Take on Life. xx

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 13, 2016 at 10:07 pm

      Haha! It is more autumn-y for sure….or even holiday dinner-ish. Hope your winter passes fast! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Gunjan says

    June 13, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    Wow! this is super tempting.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 13, 2016 at 10:06 pm

      Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  22. candy says

    June 13, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    Love good ole basic sweet potato recipe with maple syrup and apples. Reminds me of grandmas
    house.

    Reply
  23. Amber says

    April 18, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    Yum! I’d love this.

    Reply
  24. Shanna Rogers says

    April 18, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    These sound absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  25. Evelyn says

    April 17, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    Ah, yum! That looks delicious. I too have a child with dwarfism…he has Thanatophoric Dysplasia. He didn’t eat the first year but now he loves it. You have a homemade recipe for Cheerios? My son is quite addicted.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      April 17, 2016 at 7:12 pm

      Ahh yes! I think we commented briefly in one of the blogging Facebook pages! Glad to hear he’s able to eat now. We aren’t doing too well with solids yet, but it may just be a texture thing. No homemade recipe for Cheerios lol…if I see one, I’ll let you know!

      Reply
  26. Kaitlynn Marie says

    April 16, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    This looks so good! I need to try this for sure. So glad you posted this on the facebook group 🙂

    Reply

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