Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any occasion. The creamy texture of sweet potatoes combined with tart cranberries and crisp apples creates a dish that not only looks beautiful but also tantalizes the taste buds. Ideal for holiday feasts or cozy weeknight dinners, these twice-baked sweet potatoes will impress family and friends alike.
- 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 sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 Granny Smith apples, diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- While baking, combine diced apples, cranberries, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Once cooled, scoop out the sweet potato flesh into another bowl and mash it with butter until creamy.
- Fold in the apple-cranberry mixture and refill the sweet potato skins with this filling.
- Bake again for 15-20 minutes until heated through and golden on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg