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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes: Holiday Bliss

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a festive vegetarian side dish that combines sweet potatoes, tart cranberries, and juicy apples, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 3 large Sweet Potatoes Firm, unblemished for even baking.
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Can substitute with frozen cranberries.
  • 2 medium Medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Chopped into small pieces.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Enhances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon A classic complement to sweet dishes.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Enriches creaminess.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Pecans or Walnuts Optional for added crunch.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup For drizzling on top.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Potato masher
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes under running water and pierce with a fork. Bake for 45-60 minutes.
  2. Once cool, slice sweet potatoes in half and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a 1/4 inch border. Mash the flesh until creamy.
  3. Add chopped apples, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt to the mashed sweet potato. Mix until well combined.
  4. Spoon the mixture back into sweet potato skins. Arrange on a baking sheet.
  5. Lower oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on them as the cranberries burst.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sweet potato halfCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be topped with nuts or maple syrup for a delightful finish. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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