Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful and nutritious side dish that combines the sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with tangy cranberries and crisp apples. This festive recipe is perfect for any gathering, bringing a burst of autumn flavors to your table. The twice-baked technique enhances the creaminess of the sweet potatoes while allowing the vibrant filling to shine. Easy to make and packed with vitamins, these sweet potatoes are sure to impress your family and friends during holiday dinners or casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Allow cooling slightly, then cut in half and scoop out flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Add cranberries, chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt; mash until smooth.
- Spoon filling back into potato skins and return to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half (approximately 135g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg