Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Experience the comforting flavors of fall with Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with a spiced cranberry and apple filling, creating a delicious and festive side dish perfect for holiday meals or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-65 minutes
- Total Time: 75-80 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes
Filling
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 juicy apple, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes.
- Bake Sweet Potatoes: Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until they are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
- Cool Potatoes: Allow the baked sweet potatoes to cool slightly so they can be handled safely.
- Prepare Fruit Filling: While the sweet potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add diced apple, cranberries, nutmeg, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook Filling: Cook the fruit mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and cranberries begin to pop.
- Add Maple Syrup: Stir in maple syrup and continue cooking for another 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Slice Potatoes: Cut the baked sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, preparing to scoop out the flesh.
- Scoop Flesh: Carefully scoop out most of the sweet potato flesh, leaving a thin layer inside the skins to maintain structure.
- Mix Filling: Mash the scooped sweet potato flesh in a bowl and mix in half of the cranberry apple filling thoroughly.
- Stuff Potatoes: Spoon the sweet potato and fruit mixture back into the potato skins.
- Top with Remaining Filling: Spread the remaining cranberry apple filling evenly on top of the stuffed sweet potatoes.
- Bake Again: Place the stuffed potatoes on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until heated through and flavors melded.
Notes
- These twice-baked sweet potatoes are a perfect side for fall holidays such as Thanksgiving.
- They pair wonderfully with roasted turkey, baked ham, or pork tenderloin for a classic fall feast.
- Using fresh cranberries adds a tartness that balances the sweetness of the potatoes nicely.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey for a different flavor profile.
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