Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a deliciously festive side dish that brings warmth and flavor to any table. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with tart cranberries and crisp apples, making it a perfect complement for holiday feasts or cozy weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and great for make-ahead meals, these twice-baked delights are sure to impress family and friends alike. With each bite, enjoy a symphony of flavors that not only tantalize your taste buds but also provide wholesome nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (two halves per serving) 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes, poke holes in them, and bake directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Once baked, let cool slightly before cutting in half lengthwise and scooping out the flesh into a bowl.
- Mix the sweet potato flesh with cranberries, chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt until well combined.
- Spoon the filling back into the potato skins and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake again at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg