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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes for Cozy Nights

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful dish that combines sweet potatoes, cranberries, and apples for a cozy fall meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 large Sweet Potatoes Look for firm, blemish-free potatoes.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Adds rich flavor.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Cranberries Use fresh or frozen.
  • 1 large Apple Honeycrisp or Gala, diced.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Use sparingly.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Enhances aroma.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Adjust to taste.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
For Serving Suggestions
  • 2 cups Green Salad A refreshing side.
  • 2 cups Quinoa Pilaf Complements sweetness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and bake for 45-50 minutes until soft.
  3. Allow sweet potatoes to cool for 10-15 minutes. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Melt a tablespoon of butter in the skillet, then add diced apple, cranberries, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt; sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in maple syrup and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Slice each baked sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh.
  7. Mash the sweet potato flesh in a bowl and fold in half of the cranberry-apple mixture.
  8. Spoon the mixture back into sweet potato skins and top with remaining cranberry-apple mixture.
  9. Bake the stuffed sweet potatoes for another 10-12 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sweet potatoes are perfect for cozy nights and family gatherings. Customize with nuts or different apples as desired.

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