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A baking sheet fresh out of the oven on a white marble cooktop, showing golden brown and crispy sweet potatoes and apples with visible steam rising from the tray.

Roasted Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes and Apples Recipe

Roasted sweet potatoes and apples with a touch of maple syrup and cinnamon create a sweet and savory side dish. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for fall dinners and holiday meals!
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 238 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 cups sweet potato
  • 2 cups apples
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Peel and chop sweet potatoes and apples into 1" cubes.
    Cutting board on a white marble cooktop with sweet potatoes and apples being peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes. A knife, peels, and neatly chopped cubes are visible, ready for the next step.
  • Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and ½ tsp salt.
    A large glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop with sweet potato cubes being tossed with olive oil and salt. A wooden spoon stirs the mixture, evenly coating each piece.
  • Roast sweet potatoes for 20 minutes on the lower oven rack.
    A parchment-lined baking sheet on a white marble cooktop with sweet potato cubes spread evenly across it, ready to be placed in the oven for roasting.
  • Mix roasted sweet potatoes with apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
    Roasted sweet potatoes in a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, with apple cubes, maple syrup, cinnamon, and olive oil being added. A wooden spoon is mixing the ingredients thoroughly.
  • Spread the mixture back on the baking sheet.
    A parchment-lined baking sheet on a white marble cooktop, now with the sweet potato and apple mixture spread evenly. The mix is glistening with maple syrup and cinnamon, ready for the second roast.
  • Roast for another 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are golden and crispy.
    A baking sheet fresh out of the oven on a white marble cooktop, showing golden brown and crispy sweet potatoes and apples with visible steam rising from the tray.
  • Serve warm.
    A baking sheet fresh out of the oven on a white marble cooktop, showing golden brown and crispy sweet potatoes and apples with visible steam rising from the tray.