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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Yield: 8 stuffed sweet potato halves (serves 4)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cranberry Apple Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes recipe combines the natural sweetness of tender baked sweet potatoes with the tartness of fresh cranberries and crisp Granny Smith apples. Enhanced with warm spices, buttery smoothness, and crunchy pecans, this festive dish is perfect as a comforting side for autumn and holiday meals.

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes

Fruit Mixture

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup diced apples, preferably Granny Smith

Seasonings and Add-ins

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes.
  2. Bake Sweet Potatoes: Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape, then place them on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour until tender.
  3. Cool Slightly: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly so they can be handled safely.
  4. Prepare Potatoes: Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving the skins intact for stuffing.
  5. Mix Ingredients: To the sweet potato flesh, add softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  6. Mash Mixture: Mash all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the spices and butter are evenly distributed.
  7. Fold In Fruits and Nuts: Gently fold in the fresh cranberries, diced apples, and chopped pecans to the mashed sweet potato blend for texture and flavor.
  8. Stuff Sweet Potatoes: Spoon the mixture back into the hollowed sweet potato skins, evenly distributing the filling.
  9. Add Maple Syrup: Drizzle maple syrup over each filled sweet potato half for added sweetness and caramelization.
  10. Bake Again: Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes until heated through and slightly caramelized on top.
  11. Rest and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and avoid burns.

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberries for a tangy, vibrant flavor that balances the sweetness.
  • Choose crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith to add texture and a slight bite to the filling.
  • Allow the baked sweet potatoes to cool slightly before scooping to avoid burns and make handling easier.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://patriciarecipes.com/cranberry-apple-twice-baked-sweet-potatoes-recipe/