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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful and nutritious side dish, perfect for any holiday gathering or family meal. This recipe features the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes combined with tart cranberries and tender apples, creating a festive dish that will impress your guests. With its cozy flavors and straightforward preparation, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Enjoy the vibrant presentation and comforting taste that embodies the essence of the season.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes, pricking them with a fork before placing them in a baking dish.
  3. Roast sweet potatoes for 40-45 minutes until tender.
  4. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat and add diced apples, dried cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, and coconut sugar. Sauté until the apples soften.
  5. Stir in chopped pecans and mix well.
  6. Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, split them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
  7. Generously stuff each half with the apple-cranberry filling.
  8. Return stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until heated through.
  9. Serve warm to enjoy the cozy flavors.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half (150g)
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding different fruits or nuts according to your taste preferences. To make this vegan-friendly, substitute butter with coconut oil.