Maple Apple Almond Sweet Potatoes

Recipe created by Patty Mastracco

As the holidays approach, opt for fresh sweet potatoes and a lighter version of this traditional side dish.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: About 1 hour, 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Serving size: 1/8 of recipe

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/3 cups apple cider or juice'

• 1 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick

• 1 1/2 lbs. yams, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick

• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

• 1 cup Mariani Sliced Almonds

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place apple cider in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until it’s reduced by roughly half.

2. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly butter a 9-inch square or 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Place all potatoes and reduced cider in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are almost cooked through, stirring once halfway through cooking. Let cool slightly, then scoop into prepared baking dish with a slotted spoon.

3. Stir together any apple cider left in the bowl with the maple syrup, butter and cinnamon. Drizzle over potatoes and sprinkle with ginger.

4. Tent loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 15 minutes more or until almonds are toasted and liquid is thickened and syrupy. Tent again with foil and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

TIP:

Choose sweet potatoes that are about the same size for even cooking.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving:

Calories: 360. Total Fat: 14g. Saturated Fat: 4.5g. Monounsaturated Fat: 6.454g. Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.915g. Cholesterol: 15mg. Sodium: 100mg. Carbohydrates: 57g. Dietary Fiber: 8g. Sugars: 16g. Protein: 6g. Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%) Calcium: 100mg (8%. Iron: 2mg (10%). Potassium: 1150mg (25%).

Yield: 8

Author: Patty Mastracco

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Maple Apple Almond Sweet Potatoes

As the holidays approach, opt for fresh sweet potatoes and a lighter version of this traditional side dish.

prep time: 20 Minscook time: 55 Minstotal time: 1 hour 15 Mins

ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cups apple cider or juice'
• 1 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 1 1/2 lbs. yams, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
• 1 cup Mariani Sliced Almonds

instructions:

How to cook Maple Apple Almond Sweet Potatoes

1. Place apple cider in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until it’s reduced by roughly half.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly butter a 9-inch square or 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Place all potatoes and reduced cider in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are almost cooked through, stirring once halfway through cooking. Let cool slightly, then scoop into prepared baking dish with a slotted spoon.
3. Stir together any apple cider left in the bowl with the maple syrup, butter and cinnamon. Drizzle over potatoes and sprinkle with ginger.
4. Tent loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 15 minutes more or until almonds are toasted and liquid is thickened and syrupy. Tent again with foil and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

tips

Choose sweet potatoes that are about the same size for even cooking.

Calories

360

Fat

14g

Sat. Fat

4.5g

Monounsaturated

6.454g

Polyunsaturated

1.915

Carbs

57g

Fiber

8g

Sugar

16g

Protein

6g

Sodium

100mg

Cholesterol

15mg

Vitamin D

omcg (0%)

Calcium

100mg (8%)

Iron

2mg (10%)

Potassium

1150mg

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