Description
Turn your everyday roasted vegetables into something extraordinary with this Sweet & Savory Maple Dijon Roasted Apples and Carrots recipe. A perfect mix of sweet apples and earthy carrots coated in a buttery maple Dijon glaze and roasted to perfection. It’s a versatile side dish that fits weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, and everything in between. This easy recipe is naturally vegetarian, packed with warm fall flavors, and ideal for those looking for healthy side dish ideas, quick dinner options, or wholesome food ideas that everyone will love.
Ingredients
3 cups carrots, peeled and cut into thick diagonal slices
2 apples, sliced into wedges (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (plus more for garnish)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Add the sliced carrots and apples to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
4. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
5. Roast for 25–30 minutes or until carrots are tender and edges are slightly caramelized.
6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving warm.
Notes
For deeper flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or smoked paprika to the glaze.
If making ahead, reheat in the oven at 350°F for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg