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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes for Cozy Gatherings

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a nutritious vegetarian side that captures the festive flavors of fall.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Choose firm, medium-sized for even baking.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing sweetness.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Cranberries Fresh or frozen for tartness.
  • 2 medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Chopped into small pieces.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds deep sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances flavor profile.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Creates a creamy filling.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and pierce each sweet potato with a fork, then bake for 45-60 minutes until soft.
  3. Allow sweet potatoes to cool for 10-15 minutes, slice in half, and scoop out the flesh.
  4. Mix the scooped flesh with cranberries, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt.
  5. Fill the sweet potato skins with the prepared filling.
  6. Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 20-25 minutes until filling is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 16000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated for convenience. Perfect for gatherings!

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