Sweet, cozy, and oh-so-Fall. These apple cider glazed sweet potatoes are the side dish you didn't know you needed.
Fall is here, and I don't know about you, but I'm ready for all the cozy side dishes.
Enter these roasted sweet potatoes, glazed in a sweet-and-spiced apple cider reduction - tender, comforting, and perfect alongside your holiday spread (or really, whenever you want something deliciously simple).
So last week, I thought to myself, "Hey! It's fall! And I haven't posted any sweet potato recipes yet this season!"
Then while I was editing the photos for this post, I realized: oh, I did sweet potato gnocchi last week. I did do a sweet potato recipe this season. Oops. I guess since it was pasta, somehow it didn't feel like a sweet potato recipe. Or something.
But that's okay, right? Because we can all use easy side dish ideas and that's exactly what this Apple Cider Glazed Sweet Potatoes recipe is - easy! The potatoes are roasted in the oven until they're tender and then glazed with an apple cider reduction. Simple!
Back on the subject of fall, are you following my Fall Recipes board on Pinterest? I'm collecting all kinds of tasty fall foods there.
Helpful Tips & Tricks
Add a finishing touch: A sprinkle of fresh thyme, toasted pecans, or even a little flaky sea salt on top takes this dish to the next level.
Choose the right potatoes: Look for firm, smooth-skinned sweet potatoes. Smaller ones cook more evenly and caramelize beautifully.
Cut evenly: Chop your sweet potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they roast at the same rate-no undercooked chunks or mushy bits.
Don't rush the glaze: Let the apple cider reduce slowly until it's syrupy and coats the back of a spoon. This is where all that rich flavor comes from.
Line your pan: Roasting with parchment paper makes cleanup a breeze and keeps the glaze from sticking.
Make ahead: Roast the sweet potatoes a day in advance, then reheat and drizzle with glaze right before serving. They taste even better once the flavors mingle.
Fun Variations
Spice it up: Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes to the glaze for a sweet-heat combo.
Citrusy twist: Swap half the apple cider for orange juice for a bright, zesty glaze.
Savory spin: Stir in a spoonful of Dijon mustard to the glaze for a tangy balance to the sweetness.
Nutty topping: Sprinkle on candied pecans, walnuts, or almonds for crunch and extra fall flavor.
Herb lover's version: Finish with fresh rosemary or sage instead of thyme for a more woodsy vibe.
Extra cozy: Toss in roasted apples or pears alongside the sweet potatoes for an autumn medley.
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📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup spiced apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Toss sweet potatoes with oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake 25 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.
- While potatoes are roasting, heat apple cider in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 12 minutes.
- Drizzle sweet potatoes with apple cider reduction; toss to coat. Bake 5 minutes more.
Robin says
I have to admit that I normally don't like sweet potatoes all that much, but this really does sound tasty. I may make these for Thanksgiving (I'm hosting).
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
This looks absolutely delicious! I just bought a bunch of sweet potatoes and can't wait to use them!
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
Yum! These sounds awesome....and a great addition to Thanksgiving this year!
Kiersten says
Yes! They are the kind of side dish that's really low-maintenance, so you can pop these in the oven and forget about them for 30 minutes while you work on the more fussy recipes. 🙂
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Amen to the ease of this recipe. And another to the fantastical-ness of it.
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Great idea. I need a fall food pin board! That way they'll be easier to find. 🙂
Michelle says
Hi,
I found you through Pinterest and these sweet potatoes look amazing! I'd love for you to share them, and any other posts you would like to, at my Creative Thursday link party at http://www.michellestastycreations.com. Have a wonderful week.
Michelle
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
Oh how magnificent this looks! I'd never thought to glaze with apple cider (usually I just spike it with bourbon or rum :-)).
Kiersten says
Well that works too!
Jackie @ The Beeroness says
I was just thinking about how I need more veggie recipes for Thanksgiving. This is perfect 🙂
Kiersten says
I'm doing a big Thanksgiving feature this month! Lots of veggie recipes. 😀
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Didn't find sweet potatoes in our supermarkets this week...this looks super tasty!
Kiersten says
Sweet potatoes are a big crop locally, so not only do we always have sweet potatoes, we also have a few different varieties!
Lisa says
Looks tasty! I'm anxious to try these - I already have all the ingredients at home so yay!
Kiersten says
That's actually how I developed the recipe--I had all the ingredients on hand so I decided to see what happened. 🙂
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
Apple + sweet potatoes - what a perfect combination. This is mouthwatering!
Beeb Ashcroft says
Mmm, looks like a nice Fall dish!
Meg @ Beard and Bonnet says
Ummm hello, YUM! I have a thing for cider...it's a little bit of an obsession right now. ADORE this!
Natalie says
It's funny how the start of November means the middle of fall to you - I was just thinking today how it means the start of winter already! I much prefer to still think of it as fall though, I'm not ready for winter! This dish looks great - simple is good when it comes to sweet potatoes!
Kiersten says
Yeah, in Wisconsin I think there were times when October started to feel like it was winter. So I imagine Canada is like that too!
Brenda Williams says
Apple Cider Glazed Sweet Potatoes what a great idea! Two of my favorite things.
Kiersten says
Mine too! I love getting apple cider in the fall. Although I just saw a recipe for homemade apple cider(!) on another blog, so I might have to give that a try...
Jess says
These look and sound delicious! I've been tossing mine with sumac and sesame seeds a lot of late, but the sweetness of the cider would be sticky and fabulous. 😉
Kiersten says
I've done sesame seeds, but never sumac. I'm going to have to give that a try!
Sheila says
I love sweet potatoes and never thought to add anything to them. Going to have to try this. Thanks 🙂
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
i am putting this on my thanksgiving list!!
Richa says
those are soem beautifully roasted and glazed sweet potatoes!
Genevieve says
I've been loving sweet potatoes lately! I put some apple cider into my mashed sweet potatoes recently and loved the flavour it added, so I can imagine that making a reduction of apple cider for roasted sweet potatoes would be a great side dish too!
Kiersten says
I'm going to have to try adding apple cider into mashed sweet potatoes! Usually I add just a little bit of almond or coconut milk, but I bet the cider would be a good replacement.
ashley - baker by nature says
sweet potatoes are my fall obsession, so this recipe will be made sooner than later!
ashley - baker by nature says
sweet potatoes are my fall obsession, so this recipe will be made sooner than later!!
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Oh this looks so awesome. What a nice accent for the sweet potatoes too.
Kiersten says
Cooking apple cider down does amazing things to it. Not only does it get sweeter, but it gets a nice tartness too. So it works perfectly with sweet potatoes.
debra pearlstein says
I think I would love this recipe. I'm going to try it. Thanks so much! What a great explosion of flavors.
Natasha says
Every week when I visit your blog I walk away with neal meal ideas....I also walk away hungry.
Kiersten says
Thank you! 😀