Description
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful fusion of sweet and tart flavors, making them a standout dish for any gathering. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the bright notes of fresh cranberries and apples, creating a nourishing side that is both visually appealing and packed with nutrition. Perfect for holiday feasts or cozy family dinners, these twice-baked beauties can be prepared ahead of time, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your meal. With easy preparation steps and versatile serving suggestions, you’ll find this dish quickly becoming a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly and prick each one several times with a fork.
- Bake sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for approximately 45 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cranberries, diced apple, brown sugar, and cinnamon; stir well.
- After baking, cool slightly, cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, and scoop out flesh into the mixing bowl.
- Mix the scooped flesh with the cranberry-apple mixture until well combined.
- Refill potato skins with the mixture and bake for an additional 15 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg