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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delightful and festive side dish featuring tender sweet potatoes filled with a flavorful mixture of fresh cranberries, juicy apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. This recipe combines natural sweetness with a touch of tartness and warming spices, perfect for holiday meals or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes

Filling

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), chopped
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and prick each sweet potato several times with a fork to let steam escape during baking. Place them on the oven rack or a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
  2. Make the Filling: Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice each in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out most of the flesh into a bowl, leaving about a 1/4-inch border around the skin to keep it sturdy for filling.
  3. Mix Ingredients Together: To the sweet potato flesh in the bowl, add chopped apples, fresh cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt. Mash with a fork until combined but still slightly chunky to retain texture.
  4. Fill the Sweet Potato Skins: Spoon the mixed filling back into the hollowed sweet potato skins, packing the mixture well without overfilling to avoid spilling during the second bake.
  5. Bake Again: Place the filled sweet potatoes back into the oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through and slightly caramelized on top. The cranberries will burst and meld into the filling, creating a cohesive and flavorful dish.

Notes

  • Use firm, blemish-free sweet potatoes for even baking.
  • If fresh cranberries aren’t available, frozen cranberries work fine—no need to thaw before use.
  • Choose tart apples such as Granny Smith or sweet-crisp Honeycrisp for balanced flavor and texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven or microwave to preserve the creamy texture and warm flavors.

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Keywords: twice-baked sweet potatoes, cranberry apple sweet potatoes, holiday side dish, baked sweet potatoes, vegetarian side dish, fall recipe

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