Savory Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples (2024)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Apples are crispy and caramelized on the outside with a tender interior, a little bit sweet and plain old delicious! They are a perfect side dish for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners.

This brussels sprouts recipe is a super flavorful side dish, and is nothing like the brussels sprouts that your mother use to make! It might just become your new family favorite.

The brussels sprouts are roasted in the oven which mellows out the bitter flavor and when combined with sweet apples, it’s the perfect flavor match.

If you love roasted Brussels sprouts, you might also like this recipe for roasted brussels sprouts with citrus.

Recipe Highlights

• It’s an easy recipe to make with just a few fresh ingredients.
• Brussels sprouts and apples are healthy and full of fiber and nutrients which will keep you feeling full.
• Roasted Brussels sprouts make great leftovers, make a double batch and use them throughout the week.

What you will need

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Ingredients list

• Brussels sprouts
• Apples
• Olive oil
• Maple syrup
• Garlic
• Balsamic vinegar

Equipment

• Large bowl
• Parchment paper
• Rimmed baking tray or sheet pan
• Paring knife

How to make this roasted Brussels sprouts and apples recipe

Prepare the ingredients: Clean and cut the Brussels sprouts in half, and cut the apples into chunks similar in size to the Brussels sprout halves.

Chop the garlic, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 1.

Place the apples, brussels sprouts and garlic into a mixing bowl.

Step 2.

Combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Pour the mixture over the brussels sprouts and gently mix until everything is coated with the oil/vinegar mixture.

Step 3.

Arrange the apples and brussels sprouts in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast until they turn golden brown – about 20 to 30 minutes.

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NOTE: Cooking time can vary depending on your oven and how you like your brussels sprouts cooked.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

The full list of ingredients to make this recipe is above. Below are notes about some of the ingredients, along with ideas for substitutes.

Apples – Any type of apple will work in this recipe, we like to use apples that are crisp such as Honeycrisp apples, golden delicious apples, fuji apples, pink lady apples, or granny smith apples.

Maple Syrup – Look for pure maple syrup and not pancake syrup. Maple syrup can be substituted with an equal amount of broccoli.

Fresh garlic always tastes better, but if you don’t have any, it can easily be substituted with 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Balsamic Vinegar – If you don’t care for balsamic vinegar, you can leave it out.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Serving Suggestions

Balsamic roasted Brussel sprouts as a delicious side dish to any of our favorite main courses. We like them with Hasselback pork tenderloin, turkey cranberry meatballs, turkey meatloaf, Swedish meatballs or these grilled jerk chicken breasts.

In addition to being a great side dish, roasted Brussels sprouts also taste great as a vegetarian entree tossed in a bowl of whole grains, and sprinkled with toasted walnuts or almonds.

How to store leftover brussels sprouts and apples

Leftover Brussels spouts and apples can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Enjoy leftover brussels sprouts cold, tossed into a salad, in a bowl with whole grains or top a pizza with them!

Recipe Variations

Roasted brussels sprouts with pears – Substitute the apples with an equal amount of pears

Add nuts Just before serving sprinkle in toasted walnuts, pecans, or almonds.

Meat – Sprinkle roasted Brussels sprouts with crumbled bacon, or crispy pieces of fried prosciutto.

Spicy roasted Brussels sprouts with apples – Add up to a teaspoon of red pepper flakes for a spicy version.

Change up the vinegar – Substitute balsamic vinegar with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.

Tips and questions

• If you prefer your Brussels sprouts less cooked, check them occasionally after 15 minutes of roasting time and remove them once they reach the texture that you like.
• For the best results, don’t overcrowd the pan and leave enough room for the hot air to circulate around the brussels sprouts.
• Save time and look for pre-cut brussels sprouts in your supermarket.

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