Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful fusion of sweet and tart flavors, making them the perfect side dish for any gathering or holiday celebration. The creamy texture of the sweet potatoes pairs beautifully with the crunchy apples and tangy cranberries, creating a dish that is both comforting and festive. Not only are these twice-baked sweet potatoes easy to prepare, but they also offer a nutritious option packed with vitamins and minerals. Whether you’re serving them at Thanksgiving or as part of a cozy family dinner, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 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
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce each sweet potato with a fork, wrap in aluminum foil, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While baking, rinse cranberries and chop apples. Mix these with brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt in a bowl.
- Once baked, unwrap sweet potatoes, slice in half, and scoop out most flesh into another bowl.
- Combine the scooped flesh with the filling mixture until slightly chunky.
- Refill sweet potato skins with the mixture and bake again for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half sweet potato (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg