Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will warm your heart and delight your taste buds. This cozy side dish features creamy, baked sweet potatoes filled with a vibrant mixture of tart cranberries and crunchy apples, all brought together with a hint of cinnamon and brown sugar. Ideal for any occasion, from busy weeknight dinners to festive gatherings, these twice-baked sweet potatoes are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this dish will impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 medium apples (such as 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). Poke holes in each sweet potato with a fork and bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Once cool, slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out most flesh into a bowl.
- Combine the scooped flesh with cranberries, chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt. Mix well.
- Spoon the filling back into the sweet potato halves and pack gently.
- Bake again at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg