Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Onions and Apples is a sweet and salty dish that brings out the amazing flavour of soft caramelised brussels spouts, onions and apples. 

Maple roasted brussels sprouts in two ramekins.

I’m starting to believe I was blessed to not be introduced to brussels sprouts until I was an adult. It seems that children don’t always like brussels sprouts. But when I tried them, I fell in love with them on first bite! I think they taste good raw, but roasted, they are absolutely amazing. Recipes like this remind me that Thanksgiving isn’t that far away. And being vegetarian, I get to delve into a whole new world of Thanksgiving dishes.

Needless to say, I’m pretty excited.

Brussels sprouts on a dark table top.

The Best Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This recipe came from a desire to know what was so magical about roasted brussels sprouts. Anyone you ask about them immediately refers you to that method of preparing these adorable vegetables. I’m definitely drawn to new experiences, so when I realized that I could fall in love with kale so easily, I knew this was next on the list. Brussels sprouts seem like a double agent, like most vegetables. They are so crunchy and hard raw, but once roasted, hidden flavours and textures seem to come out.

To say I liked this dish would be an understatement. But then again, you know I would never share something I don’t love. The maple syrup seemed to almost candy the brussels sprouts.. The contrast of soft and slightly crunchy caramelised textures was very welcome, especially alongside the apples and onions.

Overhead shot of maple roasted brussels sprouts in a white ramekin with forks.

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Apples, and Onions

Speaking of apples and onions. When I began to prepare this, I realised I didn’t want to just give you a brussels sprouts recipe, but to add some other fruits and vegetables also. These are two that I love caramelised , and couldn’t stop eating. Apples become so tender and soft and packed with flavour, while the onions become sweet and slightly salty. Which is a flavour I would incorporate into every dish of my life if I could! They all worked so well together that as usual, I was so tempted to eat half of it. I ate so much before the shoot that I had to come up with a creative way of shooting what was left!

Now that’s vegetable love.

I promise you won’t regret trying this, and maybe it’s a bit early for Thanksgiving recipes but this one is definitely going into my arsenal for that day.

And again, I’m pretty excited.

Roasted brussels sprouts in a white ramekin with a fork.

Side shot of roasted brussels sprouts in a white bowl.

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Onions and Apples

These Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Pecans is perfect for any Thanksgiving or holiday side dish!
5 (from 1 rating)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and outer leaves removed
  • 1 medium sweet onion, slices
  • 1 large apple, peeled, cored and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut the brussels sprouts in half. Toss the brussels sprouts, onions and apples together in a bowl.
  • Mix the olive oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper together then drizzle over brussels sprouts mixture. Stir until everything is coated (add another tablespoon of maple syrup if you so desire) and place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring a few times while baking, until apples are tender, onions soft and brussels sprouts begin to caramelise.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
Calories: 211kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 824mg, Potassium: 814mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 1173IU, Vitamin C: 137mg, Calcium: 104mg, Iron: 3mg

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