Description
These Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes combine the sweetness of apples, the tartness of cranberries, and the creaminess of baked sweet potatoes into one irresistible fall side dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy autumn meal. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup.
Ingredients
4 large sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced apples (Honeycrisp or Gala preferred)
½ cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:Toasted pecans or walnuts
Drizzle of maple syrup or honey
Fresh rosemary or thyme leaves
Instructions
Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub sweet potatoes clean and prick with a fork. Bake directly on a rack or on a lined tray for 45–50 minutes, until soft. Let cool slightly.
Prepare the Filling: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced apples and cranberries. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until apples soften and cranberries burst. Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Mash and Mix: Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin shell. Mash the scooped flesh with the cranberry-apple mixture until creamy but textured.
Stuff and Bake Again: Spoon the filling back into the sweet potato skins. Return to the oven and bake for 15 minutes until hot and slightly golden on top.
Serve: Top with toasted nuts, herbs, and an optional drizzle of maple syrup before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
Sweetness Control: Adjust the maple syrup based on how sweet your apples are.
Make Ahead: Bake and fill potatoes a day in advance, refrigerate, and reheat before serving.
Vegan Option: Use maple syrup instead of honey.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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