Description
A cozy and flavorful side dish, this Sweet & Savory Maple Dijon Roasted Apples and Carrots recipe blends maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apples, and carrots into a caramelized, oven-roasted delight. It’s the perfect fall side for holiday dinners or weeknight meals. Gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly, and bursting with sweet-savory flavor.
Ingredients
3 large carrots
2 crisp apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Peel carrots and slice into sticks or rounds. Core apples and slice into wedges, leaving the skin on.
3. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Place apples and carrots on the baking sheet, drizzle glaze over them, and toss until well coated.
5. Spread into an even layer and roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
6. Roast until carrots are tender and caramelized, and apples are soft but still holding shape.
7. Optional: Sprinkle fresh thyme over the top before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
This dish is a great make-ahead option—flavors deepen as it sits.
Use parchment paper for easier cleanup and better caramelization.
Try adding crushed walnuts or pecans for crunch and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg