Spiced Appalachian Apple and Sweet Potato Hash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

A warm, spiced hash combining sweet potatoes and apples with cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for a comforting breakfast or side dish. This American-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, combines unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg 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 220 calories and feeds 3, 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 large (about 3 cups) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large granny smith apple, peeled, cored and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy. Add 2 large peeled and diced sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes until they start to soften and brown.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large peeled, cored, and diced Granny Smith apple to the skillet along with 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring gently, until the apples are tender and the sweet potatoes are fully cooked.
3. Step 3: Drizzle 1 tbsp maple syrup over the hash and stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage leaves. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the syrup is warmed through and flavors meld. Serve warm as a hearty breakfast side or vegetarian main.