Rustic Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato and Apple Hash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

A hearty sweet potato and apple hash with a warm maple glaze, perfect for a comforting brunch or side dish. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, combines sweet potatoes, Granny Smith apple, unsalted butter into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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.

Ingredients

• 2 medium (about 1 lb), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1 large, cored and diced into 1/2-inch cubes Granny Smith apple
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 peeled and diced medium sweet potatoes (1/2-inch cubes) and 1 large diced Granny Smith apple (1/2-inch cubes) to the skillet; stir well.
4. Step 4: Cook over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly browned.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; cook for an additional 2 minutes until the glaze is sticky and coats the hash.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve warm as a side or brunch dish.