Sweet Potato Apple Casserole - Cooking Like Kate

Sweet potato apple casserole in baking dish over a orange pumpkin kitchen towel

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato & Apple Base:

2-3 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed (2-2.5 lbs)
2 large apples peeled, cored, and chopped (Honeycrisp or Gala work well)
2-3 tbsp coconut milk (or any milk of choice)
1/4-1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey (sweetness preference)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt

For the Pecan Topping:

1 cup pecans roughly chopped
1/4 cup rolled oats
2 tbsp almond flour (or oat flour)
2 tbsp coconut oil or melted butter
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place cubed sweet potatoes in a pot of water, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
2-3 large sweet potatoes
In a large mixing bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Add coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, and mix well until creamy.
2-3 tbsp coconut milk, 1/4-1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp salt
Gently fold in the chopped apples, keeping some texture.
2 large apples
Spread the sweet potato and apple mixture into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine chopped pecans, oats, almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until everything is evenly coated and forms clumps.
1 cup pecans, 1/4 cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp almond flour, 2 tbsp coconut oil or melted butter, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, pinch of salt
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato and apple mixture.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the apples have softened slightly.
Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

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Notes

Adjust Sweetness: Feel free to adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your preference for sweetness in the casserole base.
Make Ahead: The casserole can be assembled a day ahead and stored in the fridge. Add the topping just before baking to keep it crunchy.
Apple Variety: Use firm apple varieties like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji to ensure they hold up well during baking.
Coconut Milk Substitute: Any plant-based milk, like almond or oat milk, can replace coconut milk, though coconut adds a unique richness.
Topping Crunch: Toasting the pecans before adding them to the topping can enhance their flavor and give it an extra crunch.

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