Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Apples are a perfect medley of sweet and savoury. Combined together, you’ll find they compliment any fish or poultry dish while providing a unique and delicious way of teasing your taste buds.
Roasting potatoes alongside another vegetable or even in this case combined with apples, is my favourite way of serving up the yummy spud.
These distinctive crescent shaped and thin skinned fingerling potatoes are a perfect match with a great baking apple.
The Cortland or Empire apples pair really well here. Or any apple that holds its’ shape when baked will do for that matter.
However I wouldn’t use the McIntosh, as this variety gets mushy and falls apart when roasted.
Look for apples with bright red skins. The bold red colours provide a lovely contrast to the more palish yellow skin of the fingerling potato.
I prefer to keep the seasonings to a few simple ingredients.
Aside from the customary salt and pepper, I added dried organic mountain oregano.
It’s one of the few dried herbs I have on hand and use quite often when making any kind of roast.
You can purchase the dried stalks whole and keep them in plastic air tight bags for months! This way they’ll retain their natural fragrances and compliment many dishes.
All that’s then needed is a generous drizzle of good quality olive oil and a few squirts of fresh lemon juice to make the flavours pop.
Some salt and pepper to your liking!
Make sure not to over crowd the potatoes and apples on the small baking sheet. This way they’ll roast evenly and caramelize beautifully all around!
Add a little love to your next meal with a side dish of Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Apples and enjoy with your family and friends!
Buon Appetito!
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Apples
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes sliced in half lengthwise
- 3 medium red apples cored and cut into wedges ( I used Cortland apples )
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- freshly squeezed lemon juice from half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano I used an organic brand
- fine sea salt to taste
- freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper (for easy cleanup).
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat all over.
- Transfer the potato and apple mix to the prepared sheet pan while spreading them out in a single layer.
- You'll want to leave some space between the potatoes and apples so that they roast beautifully.
- Roast for about 30 minutes, turning the slices over after 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy while still warm.
chef mimi
May 31, 2017 at 11:14 amWhy are fingerlings so darn good?! I love them! They’re not sold where I live, but I always grab them when I’m out of town. Great recipe with the apples and oregano!
Marisa
May 31, 2017 at 11:10 pmI LOVE them too Mimi! Funny thing… I went out of town to search for them and only to finally find them sooo close to home. The apples add a lovely contrast in texture and taste and are so delicious. Thanks so much 🙂
Sandhya
May 31, 2017 at 3:12 pmLove the combination of flavors here Marissa! Yummy and picture perfect!
Marisa
May 31, 2017 at 11:04 pmHi Sandhya, the contrast of sweet and savory in this dish is a winning combination and couldn’t be more easier to put together!! Thanks so much 🙂
Tasty Eats Ronit Penso
May 31, 2017 at 5:03 pmThis looks so tasty. Love the addition of apples! 🙂
Marisa
May 31, 2017 at 10:58 pmThanks Ronit, although not a typical combination they make a winning pairing!
sileas
June 1, 2017 at 9:28 amWow this looks super delicious!! This recipe is saved 🙂
Marisa
June 1, 2017 at 9:34 amThanks so much….they’re really a yummy combo!! ?
nahdalaskitchen
June 1, 2017 at 9:31 amYum! This will SO make an appearance as a side to whatever-hubby-throws-on-the-coals on our next garden party~! Mhhhh I can almost taste it already 😀
Marisa
June 1, 2017 at 9:37 amThat is how hubby and I coordinate our summertime meals. He’s in charge of the barbecue while I whip up some type of potato dish and salad!! Enjoy ??
Smiling Notes
June 1, 2017 at 10:11 amOmg I can’t stop drooling, Marisa! I feel like going in the kitchen right now and making this 🙂
Marisa
June 1, 2017 at 10:29 amLol…..I buy way too many apples so this is a wonderful way of pairing them with your favourite potatoes ?
annika
June 1, 2017 at 11:14 amExcellent recipe! Love the contrasting flavours of sweet and savoury here! I much as I love roasted potatoes, this is so much more exciting than plain boring roasted potatoes!
Marisa
June 1, 2017 at 11:25 pmThanks Annika, it’s a yummy combination and couldn’t be easier to prepare!!
pblevitt
June 1, 2017 at 7:03 pmThis comes under the heading “ why have I never thought of that”, but fortunately you have and I cannot wait to pair this with a plump roast chicken. Thank you as always Marisa.
Marisa
June 1, 2017 at 11:21 pmI am certain you would have definitely come up with it eventually Bella and it would be outstanding!! Also, accompanied with a plump roast chicken sounds delicious ??
Sumith
June 2, 2017 at 10:42 amBeautiful recipe Marisa. Amazing combination of flavours and beautiful captures.
Marisa
June 2, 2017 at 11:06 amThanks so much Sumith, it really is a yummy combination of sweet and savoury ?
Karen
June 3, 2017 at 8:12 amThat is a tasty looking combination Marisa. When I cook a German meal I combine sauerkraut, apples and potatoes. I’ll be doing your combo next.
Marisa
June 5, 2017 at 11:01 pmHi Karen, apples and potatoes with sauerkraut sounds delicious. Thanks for the inspiration…must try that 🙂
Starr @ The Misfit Baker
June 3, 2017 at 1:50 pmI love fingerling potatoes, and this combination looks amazing! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Marisa
June 5, 2017 at 10:46 pmFingerling potatoes are the best right!! Hope you get to try them soon 🙂
Sandra Shields, Health Coach
June 4, 2017 at 7:43 amI just picked up some red and white fingerling potatoes today. I bet the addition of lemon really takes them up notch! I was just listening to The Splendid Table podcast where they were talking about the addition of acid to give food that zing. I am looking forward to making these this weekend!
Marisa
June 5, 2017 at 10:43 pmHi Sandra, the lemon does indeed brighten up the flavors! Over all its a delicious, quick and easy dish for any day of the week! Enjoy 🙂
loveofitaliancooking
June 8, 2017 at 4:08 amThis looks and sounds fantastic!! Your photos are beautiful!! I usually roast potatoes on their own, but I would have never thought of pairing them with apples! I’m wondering if Pink Lady apples would work in this recipe? It’s my kids’ favourite apple to eat, so they might be willing to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Marisa
June 8, 2017 at 7:28 amPink Lady apples are really delicious and have a crunchy bite so they might just hold up well when roasted however I’ve never tried it. I love combining potatoes and other veggies together and sometimes apples. It makes for a lovely contrast in colour and flavour. Do let me know how it goes with the pink lady apples if you give it a go. Thanks so much Rosa?
loveofitaliancooking
June 9, 2017 at 1:55 amThanks Marisa! I will let you know. The weather has been cooler the last few weeks here in Northern Germany, so I don’t mind turning on the oven. 😉 Thanks again!