This warming, homey toast — made with sweet potato instead of bread — tastes like a delicious apple crisp. Top it with your favorite granola for a dose of crunch.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 6 toasts |
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 melted
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 medium apples (preferably a sweeter variety such as Gala or Fuji), peeled, cored and chopped
- 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) dried figs, stems discarded and chopped
- 1/3 cup granola
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Slice off the 4 long sides of each of the sweet potatoes so the potatoes are squared off and sit flat on a cutting board. Slice the potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick planks, about 5-inches-by-2-inches (you should get 3 planks per sweet potato). Combine the sweet potatoes and melted butter in a medium bowl and toss gently to coat. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast, flipping halfway through, until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes. Remove the sweet potato toasts to 2 plates.
- Meanwhile, combine the cider, maple syrup, cinnamon, apples and remaining tablespoon butter in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook until the apples are soft, about 20 minutes. Uncover, mash with a potato masher or the back of a fork and continue to cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and it has the consistency of chunky applesauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in the figs and let cool slightly. Divide the applesauce among the toasts and sprinkle with the granola. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 170 |
| Total Fat | 4.5 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 grams |
| Cholesterol | 10 milligrams |
| Sodium | 30 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 34 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 grams |
| Protein | 2 grams |
| Sugar | 19 grams |
Reviews
Thought I’d try this fun recipe but I’m little disappointed. The apple compote – which just tasted like chunky applesauce- needed something so i added toasted pecans. Next time, maybe I’ll add more spices and maple syrup.