Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors, making them the perfect side dish for any occasion. These twice-baked beauties feature creamy sweet potatoes filled with a vibrant mixture of fresh cranberries, juicy apples, and warm spices. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients. Your loved ones will surely clamor for seconds as they experience the comforting warmth and deliciousness of this dish!
- 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 and poke holes in them with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack for about 45 minutes until tender.
- While baking, mix chopped apples, fresh cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt in a bowl until combined.
- Once sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them lengthwise and scoop out most flesh into the filling mixture.
- Spoon the filling back into the potato skins, packing lightly.
- Bake again at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg