Honey Roasted Apples and Potatoes
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Honey Roasted Apples and Potatoes
Description
This recipe pairs diced russet potatoes and Golden Delicious apples cut into uniform chunks. Tossed with softened unsalted butter, kosher salt, and coarse black pepper, the mixture develops a savory base. Roasting initially softens the ingredients, then coating with fresh lemon juice and honey adds acidity and sweetness, forming a lightly caramelized glaze after the final roasting stage. The apples become tender and golden while the potatoes roast to a fluffy, slightly crisp texture.
The sweet and savory flavor profile and tender textures make this dish suitable alongside meats like pork or chicken, or even as a warm vegetarian side. The lemon juice moderates the honey’s sweetness, balancing the overall taste throughout roasting.
Ingredients
- 3 medium russet potato
- 3 apple Golden Delicious variety
- 1/4 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut potatoes and apples into 1 inch chunks, removing apple cores.
- Spray 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix the apples and potatoes with the butter, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the apples and potatoes in the baking dish.
- Roast uncovered in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Toss the apples and potatoes with the honey and lemon juice.
- Roast for an additional 20 to 25 minutes more, or until apples are golden brown and tender.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 171IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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