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Delicious Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Delicious Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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This Delicious Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes recipe combines the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with the tartness of cranberries and apples, enhanced by warm spices and crunchy pecans. Perfect as a comforting side dish for fall and holiday meals, it offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 large sweet potatoes

Filling

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup diced tart apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Baking the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Use a fork to pierce the sweet potatoes several times. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a knife can easily pierce through the flesh. Allow the potatoes to cool slightly before handling.
  2. Preparing the Filling: Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer attached to the skins. In a large bowl, mash the sweet potato flesh together with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gently fold in the diced apples, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans until well combined.
  3. Refilling and Baking Again: Spoon the sweet potato mixture back into the potato skins, dividing it evenly among the halves. Place the stuffed potatoes onto a baking sheet and return them to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until heated through and slightly crispy on the outside.

Notes

  • Use tart apple varieties such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of flavor.
  • Chop pecans finely if you prefer less crunch.
  • You can substitute dried cranberries with dried cherries for a different tart flavor.
  • For a vegan option, substitute butter with plant-based margarine.
  • Make sure to leave a thin layer of sweet potato flesh in the skin to help maintain the shape during refilling.
  • These potatoes can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.

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

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