1 ½ lbs sweet potatoes, sliced into ½ inch thick pieces1 large fennel bulb, cored and sliced into ½ inch thick pieces (reserve green fronds for garnish) 3 apples, peeled, cored and cut into ¾ inch rounds 3 Tablespoons maple syrup 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive oil 1/3 cup pecans, rough chopped ½ teaspoon salt

Preheat oven at 400. Using a baking sheet or large ovenproof dish, toss the ingredients in the olive oil and maple syrup. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and spread in one layer. Roast until sweet potatoes are soft on the inside, rotating occasionally. (About 40 minutes.) Remove from oven and sprinkle with Pecans, return oven for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve warm garnished with fennel fronds.

recipe from colombedujour.com