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Cranberry Apple Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Apple Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes to Impress This Holiday

Delight your guests with these Cranberry Apple Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes, a perfect vegetarian and gluten-free holiday side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Uniform in size for even cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can swap with coconut oil for vegan
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Apples (preferably Granny Smith) Tart and firm texture
  • 1 cup Cranberries Fresh cranberries are best
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Maple syrup is a possible substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Adjust to taste
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Pecans Can be replaced with walnuts or almonds

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Fork
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Scrub the sweet potatoes under cool running water and pierce them several times with a fork. Rub lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Place the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and roast for 40-45 minutes until tender.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add diced apples and cook for 2-10 minutes until caramelized.
  5. Add cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes.
  6. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven, split lengthwise, and fluff the insides with a fork.
  7. Spoon the apple and cranberry mixture into the fluffed sweet potatoes.
  8. Return stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Let rest for a few minutes before serving and garnish with additional pecans or cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These twice baked sweet potatoes are perfect for impressing holiday guests and fit various dietary preferences.

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