Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful blend of flavors that transform simple ingredients into an impressive side dish. The natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes pairs perfectly with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the crunch of juicy apples, creating a vibrant medley that’s sure to please everyone at your table. This recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or special occasions. Enjoy this cozy dish that looks as beautiful as it tastes!
- 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 or frozen cranberries
- 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). Wash and poke holes in the sweet potatoes, then bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Once cooled, cut the sweet potatoes in half and scoop out most flesh into a bowl, leaving some to maintain their shape.
- Mix the scooped sweet potato flesh with chopped apples, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture back into the sweet potato halves and return them to the oven at 350°F (175°C) for another 15–20 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half (110g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg