Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato and Apple Skillet with Toasted Pecans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Sweet potatoes and tart apples pan-roasted in a rich maple glaze, finished with crunchy toasted pecans and warm cinnamon for a cozy side dish. This American-inspired Halloween recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, apple, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium (about 1 lb), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
1 large (such as Granny Smith), cored and diced into 1/2-inch cubes apple
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup, roughly chopped pecans
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming. Add 2 diced medium sweet potatoes and 1/2 tsp salt, stirring to coat. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until sweet potatoes start to soften.
Step 2: Add 1 large diced apple, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Continue cooking uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until apples soften and sweet potatoes are tender.
Step 3: Drizzle 2 tbsp pure maple syrup over the mixture and stir gently to coat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the glaze thickens and becomes sticky.
Step 4: In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast 1/3 cup roughly chopped pecans for 3 minutes until fragrant and golden, stirring frequently.
Step 5: Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the sweet potato and apple skillet just before serving to add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.