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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes for Festive Cheer

Enjoy the festive flavors of Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes—a colorful and nutritious side dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 large Sweet Potatoes Choose firm ones for even baking.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness to the filling.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Frozen cranberries can be used if fresh are unavailable.
  • 2 medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Chopped into small pieces.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Enhances natural sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Provides cozy warmth.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • fork
  • Potato Masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and wash the sweet potatoes.
  2. Pierce each sweet potato with a fork and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  3. Let the sweet potatoes cool, then slice in half and scoop out the flesh.
  4. Mix the sweet potato flesh with apples, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt.
  5. Spoon the filling back into the sweet potato skins.
  6. Bake the filled sweet potatoes at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sweet potato halfCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sweet potatoes can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Consider topping with nuts or a drizzle of maple syrup for added flavor.

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