Maple Yams with Apples Cranberries

Elevate your holiday table with this delightful recipe for Maple Yams with Apples and Cranberries, a comforting side dish that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. Featuring tender yams, crisp apples, and tart dried cranberries, all coated in a luxurious blend of pure maple syrup, butter, orange juice, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this dish is a celebration of fall's finest ingredients. A sprinkle of optional chopped pecans adds a satisfying crunch and extra depth of flavor. Baked to perfection in under an hour, this easy yet elegant recipe is ideal for Thanksgiving, cozy autumn dinners, or any festive gathering. Warm, rustic, and irresistibly fragrant, it’s the ultimate seasonal side that pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, glazed ham, or a hearty vegetarian main.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium yams (sweet potatoes)
• 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 0.25 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Peel the yams and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Core the apples (leave the skin on for added texture) and chop them into similar-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yams, apples, and dried cranberries. Set aside.

Step 4

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the maple syrup, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.

Step 5

Pour the maple syrup mixture over the yam and apple mixture. Toss everything until evenly coated.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and stir the mixture gently. If using pecans, sprinkle them over the top at this point.

Step 9

Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the yams are fork-tender and the apples are softened.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm as a delicious side dish to complement any holiday or autumn meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1216.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1530.8

Total Fat 45.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 1551.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 279.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.1g	0%
Total Sugars 155.6g
Protein 13.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 307.5mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 2801.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.8%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 70.7%