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Cranberry Apple Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Apple Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of fall with these Cranberry Apple Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes, a comforting and visually appealing dish.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Additional Baking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, Cranberry Apple Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes, Fall Recipe, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving Side Dish
Servings: 4 potatoes
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 medium Sweet potatoes Scrubbed and pierced
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Room temperature

For the Filling

  • 1 cup Fresh cranberries
  • 1 medium Granny Smith apple Diced
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

For the Topping (optional)

  • 1/2 cup Pecans Chopped

Instructions

Main Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and pierce them with a fork.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  • Mix diced Granny Smith apple, cranberries, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Cool the baked sweet potatoes for a few minutes, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh into a bowl.
  • Combine the scooped sweet potato flesh with unsalted butter and mix until creamy, then fold in the apple-cranberry mixture.
  • Spoon the filling back into the potato skins and return them to the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Optionally, sprinkle pecans on top during the last few minutes of baking.

Notes

For extra sweetness, drizzle with honey before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 12000IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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