Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful autumn-inspired dish that marries the creamy sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the crispness of apples. This comforting side dish is perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, providing a beautiful and delicious addition to any meal. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, your guests will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, chopped
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes clean.
- Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While baking, chop cranberries and apple; mix with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Once sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them open lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the sweet potato flesh with butter, then fold in the cranberry-apple mixture.
- Spoon the filling back into potato skins, place on the baking sheet, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg