Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes! This comforting side dish features sweet potatoes stuffed with a luscious mixture of tart cranberries and sweet apples, all crowned with a crunchy, nutty topping. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday meals, or cozy autumn evenings, these twice-baked wonders are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Easy to prepare yet impressively gourmet, they are sure to be a hit on your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (washed and scrubbed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cranberries (dried or fresh, chopped)
- 1 medium apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Once cool, slice each potato in half and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Add melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cranberries, and diced apple to the bowl. Mash until smooth.
- Spoon the filling back into each sweet potato skin and top with a mixture of chopped nuts and brown sugar.
- Bake again for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg