Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful and nutritious side dish that beautifully combines the earthy sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with the tartness of cranberries and the crunch of apples. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Each bite offers a comforting yet exciting flavor experience that will leave everyone at your table craving more. Whether served at holiday feasts or family dinners, these twice-baked treats are sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 2 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes, poke holes in them, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until tender, about 45-60 minutes.
- Once cool, slice sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh into a bowl. Add chopped apples, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt; mix well.
- Spoon the filling back into the potato skins, mounding it high. Return to the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for another 15-20 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg