Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for any occasion. This comforting side dish features creamy sweet potatoes stuffed with fresh cranberries and crisp apples, all enhanced by warm spices and a hint of brown sugar. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or looking for a wholesome addition to your weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes, prick them with a fork, and bake them directly on the oven rack or on a lined baking sheet for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Once cool, slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh into a mixing bowl. Add cranberries, chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt; mix well.
- Spoon the mixture back into each sweet potato half generously and place them back on the baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for another 20 minutes.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving. Top with extra cranberries or nuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg