Name: Crispy Sweet Potato Stacks with Brie, Caramelized Apples, Pecans & Cranberry Honey Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, thinly sliced (1/8-inch thick); 8 oz brie cheese, sliced; 2 apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Cooking spray or melted butter for greasing

Description

These crispy sweet potato stacks are layered with creamy brie, sweet caramelized apples, crunchy pecans, and finished with a tangy cranberry honey glaze. A perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, thinly sliced (1/8-inch thick)
8 oz brie cheese, sliced
2 apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking spray or melted butter for greasing

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or melted butter.
In a small saucepan, combine honey and dried cranberries. Warm over low heat until honey is thin and cranberries are plump, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add apple slices and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden, about 10-12 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and set aside.
To assemble stacks: Place a slice of sweet potato in the bottom of each muffin cup. Top with a small piece of brie, a few apple slices, a sprinkle of pecans, and a drizzle of the cranberry honey glaze. Repeat layers (sweet potato, brie, apple, pecans, glaze) until the cup is filled, finishing with a sweet potato slice on top. Press down gently.
Brush the top of each stack with a little olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and thyme leaves.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender and edges are crispy. If desired, broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispness.
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove stacks using a spoon or fork. Serve warm, drizzled with additional cranberry honey glaze.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a variation, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the apples. These stacks can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Method: Appetizer
Cuisine: American