Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors that will elevate any meal. With tender sweet potatoes blended with juicy cranberries and crisp apples, this dish is not just a feast for the taste buds but also a beautiful centerpiece for your table. Perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy gatherings, these twice-baked wonders are sure to impress your guests. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they make an excellent vegetarian main course or side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or ½ cup dried)
- 1 cup diced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and scrub sweet potatoes; prick with a fork.
- Bake sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Let cool slightly, then slice in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh into a bowl.
- Mix sweet potato flesh with cranberries, diced apples, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth with some chunks remaining.
- Spoon mixture back into potato skins and return them to the oven for another 15-20 minutes until heated through and golden on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half (about 175g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before the second bake. Substitute raisins for cranberries for a different flavor profile. For extra creaminess, consider adding a splash of maple syrup or honey to the filling.