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Home » Side Dish » Absolutely Delicious Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Apples.

Absolutely Delicious Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Apples.

Oct 9, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 6 Comments

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If you haven’t tried roasting apples with your Brussels sprouts, you are missing out! The natural sweetness of apples makes this recipe for roasted Brussels sprouts absolutely perfect. This is a must make side dish for the holiday season.

bowl of roasted brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts – what do you think about this cruciferous vegetable?

This is a vegetable that I didn’t even TRY until I was in my twenties. We didn’t eat sprouts when I was growing up, and I think I was a little afraid of them.

Well, there was no need to be wary of these little green gems. Roasted Brussels sprouts are so delicious. When prepared the right way, I love them!

Roasting the sprouts with apples are a great way to prepare them, espcially if you’ve never had them before. The apples give this side dish an amazing flavor. These are tender, flavorful, and have browned, crispy edges that are extra delicious.

Brussels sprouts are in season from September through March. You can often find them sold on the stalk at the Farmer’s market, or they can also be sold already removed from the stalk.

I love to get my seasonal produce delivered straight to my door from Imperfect Foods. I’ve been using this service for almost 2 years now, and I’m always so pleased with the quality of the produce and the customer service. If you’d like to give them a try, you can use my affiliate link to get $80 in free groceries.

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How to prepare Brussels sprouts

  1. If you purchase Brussels sprouts on the stalk, you will have to remove them with a sharp knife.
  2. Rinse the sprouts under running water, and remove any outer leaves that are bruised or blemished.
  3. Place the sprouts on a cutting board and trim off the stalk end. This end is tough, so you don’t want to eat it.
  4. Cut each sprout into quarters, and place on a cookie sheet.
  5. Pat dry with a paper towel.

Ingredients

  • Brussels sprouts
  • Fuji apples
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper
fresh sprouts and apples on a cookie sheet

How to make roasted Brussels sprouts

  1. Clean and trim the sprouts. Cut off the thick stem end, and cut each sprout into quarters.
  2. Cut the apples into small pieces.
  3. Place the sprouts and apples on a rimmed cookie sheet, and drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Use your hands to make sure the everything is evenly coated with oil.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 40 minutes. Stir at least twice during the cooking time.
uncooked brussels sprouts and apples

Texture

These sprouts are tender on the inside, but do have nicely browned edges that are crisp.

Some of the leaves that have separated from the head get nicely brown during the roasting process – these are my favorite! So crispy.

Don’t forget to stir these a couple of times throughout the cooking time – that will insure that they cook evenly.

roasted Brussels sprouts on a pan

What to serve with Brussels sprouts

  • Roasted Chicken Thighs
  • Chicken Legs
  • Gluten Free Meatloaf

Variations on this recipe

  • Try a different type of apple – Gala, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp would all probably work well.
  • You can try this recipe with pears if you like! Use pears that are firm, not too soft.
  • You can serve this recipe with a little bit of honey mustard dressing as a finishing touch. Simply drizzle over the top once the sprouts are finished cooking.

More allergy friendly side dishes to try

  • Roasted Rainbow Carrots
  • Garlic Dill Chickpeas
  • Easy Carrot Noodles

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.

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Absolutely Delicious Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Apples.

Sweet, tender, and perfectly brown and crisp, these roasted Brussels sprouts and apples are the perfect fall side dish.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword crispy, tender
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 145 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
  • 2 Fuji apples diced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • â…“ teaspoon pepper
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Prepare the sprouts:

  1. Rinse the Brussels sprouts with cool water. Trim the stalk off the sprouts, and remove any damaged or brown leaves.

  2. Slice each sprout into quarters, and place on a cookie sheet. Pat the sprouts dry, Add the diced apples.

  3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Use your hands to make sure everything is coated evenly with oil.

Roast the Brussels sprouts:

  1. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 40 minutes until the Brussels sprouts are soft inside and browned and crisp outside. Stir the sprouts every 15 minutes to make sure they cook evenly.

Recipe Notes

These are best eaten right away, but you can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts
Absolutely Delicious Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Apples.
Amount per Serving
Calories
145
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Sodium
 
329
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
590
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
1141
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
 
129
mg
156
%
Calcium
 
64
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
bowl of roasted sprouts

What’s your feeling about Brussels sprouts? How do you like to prepare them?

This post is part of my series: 31 Days of Gluten, Dairy, and Egg Free Soups, Salads, Sides & Sweets.  This post was originally published in October 2014. It has been updated.

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Kelly Roenicke
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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Leah

    April 30, 2022 at 7:26 pm

    5 stars
    Hello, LOVE your vegan site !!!
    I made this wonderful recipe today and added a dash or two of basalmic glaze at the end. My husband loved it so much and ate the entire dish. I am looking at your donuts now. But need to get the donut pan first. THANKS for such lovely vegan recipes. 🥰

    Reply
  2. Darryl

    October 09, 2021 at 12:54 pm

    5 stars
    Brussel sprouts and apple is the best combination ever, people that don’t normally eat brussel sprouts will love it because of the sweetness of the Apple.

    Reply
  3. bambooblossom

    November 26, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    I also didn’t try brussels sprouts for along time because my mom never made them and they have such a bad reputation. But when I tried them I didn’t understand why. I like them roasted with salt and sesame oil. How many do you get on a stalk? I can’t get them on stalks.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 01, 2014 at 11:37 am

      It’s kind of a big stalk, so about 50? Something like that.

      Reply
  4. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven

    October 19, 2014 at 9:31 am

    Roast brussels sprouts are one of my favorites! I LOVE how you threw apples into the mix—these would be perfect for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  5. Allison

    October 19, 2014 at 9:00 am

    Brussels sprouts and apples together are meant to be! Roasting apples with veggies has been one of my favourite things to cook this fall. Savoury and sweet –I can’t get enough!

    Reply

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