Irresistible Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
If you’re searching for a heartwarming dish filled with flavor and comfort, look no further than these Irresistible Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes. This delightful recipe combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with tart cranberries and juicy apples, creating a cozy meal perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also packed with vitamins and can be prepared ahead of time, making dinner stress-free. Enjoy the warm aromas wafting from your kitchen as you create this family-friendly dish that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 medium apples (peeled and diced)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
- While baking, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced apples for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- In a bowl, combine sautéed apples, dried cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, coconut sugar, and chopped pecans.
- Once sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh into the apple mixture. Mix well and fill each potato skin.
- Return filled sweet potatoes to the oven at 350°F (175°C) for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg