Cranberry Apple Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes: A Delightful Twist
This delightful twist on a classic dish combines the sweetness of cranberry and apple with creamy sweet potatoes for an irresistible side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup diced apple
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork. Bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Slice in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides into a bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, diced apple, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until cranberries are soft.
- Add the cranberry-apple mixture and butter to the sweet potato insides. Mix until smooth.
- Fill the potato skins with the mixture, top with chopped pecans, and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
Notes
- Serve warm as a side dish for Thanksgiving or any family dinner.
- These can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cranberry Apple Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes