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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Enjoy the comforting flavors of fall with these Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes. The natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes pairs beautifully with a warm, spiced cranberry and apple filling, enhanced by butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup. This delicious side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy weeknight dinners, adding a festive touch to any meal.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potatoes and Filling

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 juicy apple, diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the sweet potatoes.
  2. Bake Sweet Potatoes: Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until they become soft when pierced with a knife.
  3. Cool Potatoes: Remove the baked sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly so they are easier to handle.
  4. Prepare Filling Base: While the potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter to create a flavorful base for the fruit filling.
  5. Cook Fruit Filling: Add the diced apple, cranberries, nutmeg, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the melted butter. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is tender and cranberries start to pop, releasing their juices.
  6. Add Maple Syrup: Stir in the maple syrup and cook the mixture for another 2 minutes to meld the flavors and thicken slightly.
  7. Prepare Potatoes for Filling: Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin layer inside the skins to help them maintain their shape.
  8. Mash Potato Flesh: Place the scooped-out sweet potato flesh in a bowl. Mash it until smooth and then mix in half of the cranberry apple filling to infuse the potatoes with fruit flavor.
  9. Fill Potato Skins: Spoon the mashed sweet potato and fruit mixture back into the potato skins, distributing it evenly.
  10. Top with Remaining Filling: Spoon the remaining cranberry apple mixture on top of the stuffed sweet potatoes for extra texture and bursts of flavor.
  11. Bake Again: Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the baking sheet. Bake in the oven for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until heated through and slightly golden on top.

Notes

  • These twice-baked sweet potatoes make a wonderful side dish for fall gatherings, such as Thanksgiving or cozy dinner nights.
  • Pair them with roasted turkey, baked ham, or pork tenderloin for a complete and classic autumn feast.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.

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