Description
Cranberry Apple Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes bring festive comfort straight to your dinner table, blending sweet and tart flavors in one delightful side dish that sparks holiday cheer.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 juicy apple
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare sweet potatoes by piercing each potato 5-6 times with a fork and placing them on a baking sheet at 400°F for 45-50 minutes until completely soft.
- Remove sweet potatoes from oven and let them cool for 10 minutes until comfortable to handle.
- Place a medium skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons butter until it starts to bubble.
- Add 1 diced apple, 1 cup cranberries, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and a small pinch of salt to the melted butter.
- Sauté the fruit mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to pop and release their juices.
- Pour 2 tablespoons maple syrup into the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Slice each sweet potato lengthwise and carefully scoop out the interior, leaving a thin shell to maintain structure.
- Mash the scooped sweet potato flesh in a bowl and fold in half of the warm fruit mixture.
- Refill each potato skin with the mashed sweet potato and fruit mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining fruit mixture on top of each stuffed potato.
- Return the stuffed potatoes to the 400°F oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until thoroughly heated.
Notes
- Check potato size carefully to ensure even cooking and soft, tender flesh that’s easy to scoop and restuff.
- Use firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith for the best balance of sweetness and texture in the filling.
- For a dairy-free version, replace butter with coconut oil or olive oil to maintain rich flavor and caramelization.
- When choosing sweet potatoes, select uniform-sized ones so they bake evenly and look beautiful when served.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 9 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg