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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes for Fall Bliss

Enjoy the warm flavors of autumn with these Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes, a perfect side for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Look for firm, blemish-free potatoes.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Cranberries Rich in antioxidants; substitute with dried cherries or raisins if desired.
  • 1 medium Apple Juicy varieties like Honeycrisp or Gala recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Swap with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg Evoke warm spices.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon For an extra cozy touch.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Natural sweetener; honey works as well.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
For Topping (Optional)
  • 0.5 cup Toasted Pecans or Walnuts Adds crunch and nuttiness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and bake on a baking sheet for 45-50 minutes until soft.
  3. Let the sweet potatoes cool for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Melt butter in a skillet, add diced apples and cranberries, sauté with salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Drizzle in maple syrup and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Slice the cooled sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, scoop out flesh into a bowl, leaving a thin layer.
  7. Add half of the sautéed cranberry-apple mixture to the sweet potato flesh, mash together and season if necessary.
  8. Fill the hollow potato skins with this mixture and top with remaining cranberry-apple mixture.
  9. Bake the filled sweet potatoes again for 10-12 minutes until heated through.
  10. Let sit for a few minutes before serving and enjoy your festive dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 9000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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