Description
Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots and Apples is a flavorful side dish featuring tender carrots and apples roasted to perfection with a sweet and tangy glaze made from maple syrup and stone ground Dijon mustard. Aromatic herbs and spices add depth, making it perfect for a cozy meal or festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Fruit
- 4 large carrots about 1 pound
- 3 large apples about 1 pound
- 1 onion
- 5 cloves garlic
Glaze
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons stone ground Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the Produce: Core the apples and chop them into ½ inch cubes. Slice the carrots on the bias into ¼ inch thick slices. Dice the onion into ½ inch pieces. Finely chop the garlic cloves.
- Make the Glaze: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and thyme until fully combined.
- Toss the Ingredients: Add the chopped carrots, apples, onions, and garlic into the bowl with the glaze. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure a high temperature for roasting.
- Roast the Mixture: Spread the carrot and apple mixture evenly on two separate sheet pans in a single layer to avoid crowding. Roast for 15 minutes, then flip the mixture to brown the other side.
- Continue Roasting: Roast for an additional 15 minutes or until the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork and the glaze is caramelized and slightly browned.
Notes
- Use apple varieties like Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Jonagold that hold their shape when baked.
- For an oil-free version, substitute olive oil with aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) in equal amounts.
- Preheat the oven thoroughly so the vegetables crisp properly.
- Roast directly on metal pans to achieve extra crispiness.
- Do not crowd the pan; use two sheet pans to keep an even layer.
- Allow the carrots and apples to roast longer on the initial side before flipping to get a nice browned exterior.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes to restore crispness, or microwave in 30-second intervals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
