Photo by: Leigh Beisch
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples
3 pounds orange-flesh sweet potatoes (often labeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 Fuji apples, peeled and cut into 1-in. chunks
2 Golden Delicious, peeled and cut into 1-in. chunks
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1-in. chunks
1/4 cup maple syrup
Finely shredded zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped
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more Photo by: Leigh Beisch
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples
3 pounds orange-flesh sweet potatoes (often labeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 Fuji apples, peeled and cut into 1-in. chunks
2 Golden Delicious, peeled and cut into 1-in. chunks
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1-in. chunks
1/4 cup maple syrup
Finely shredded zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs
About 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes, oil, apples, syrup, lemon zest and juice, chopped thyme, 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and pepper until coated.
2. Spread mixture in a single layer in 2 large, oiled, rimmed baking pans. Roast until sweet potatoes are browned and tender when pierced, 40 minutes, turning chunks every 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter, add more salt to taste
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