Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful and nutritious side dish that brings together the earthy sweetness of baked sweet potatoes, tart cranberries, and crisp apples. Perfect for any occasion—from holiday feasts to casual family dinners—this recipe offers a unique blend of flavors and vibrant presentation that is sure to impress. The twice-baked technique ensures each bite is creamy, hearty, and filled with a burst of fruity goodness. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll have a wholesome dish that looks as good as it tastes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes, prick them with a fork, and bake on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until soft.
- While they bake, rinse cranberries and chop apples into small pieces.
- Once baked, let sweet potatoes cool slightly, slice in half lengthwise, and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Add cranberries, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt to the bowl; mash until well combined but still chunky.
- Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins and return to the oven at 350°F (175°C) for an additional 20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half (160g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg