Description
Warm, comforting, and bursting with sweet and tart flavors, these Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are the perfect seasonal side dish. Roasted sweet potatoes are filled with a buttery apple and cranberry mixture, lightly sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with cinnamon. Whether you’re planning a holiday feast or just craving something cozy, this easy recipe delivers that satisfying balance of sweet and savory. It’s a delicious addition to any fall table and perfect for anyone looking for easy dinner ideas, festive food ideas, or a wholesome vegetarian option that stands out.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped apples (such as Honeycrisp or Gala)
3/4 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then pierce them with a fork.
2. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45–60 minutes, or until fork-tender.
3. While the potatoes bake, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apples and sauté for 5 minutes.
4. Add cranberries, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Cook until the fruit softens and becomes syrupy (about 7–10 minutes).
5. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice in half lengthwise and scoop out a small well in each half.
6. Lightly mash the scooped-out potato and stir it into the apple-cranberry mixture.
7. Fill each sweet potato half with the fruit mixture.
8. Return to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until heated through and caramelized on top.
Notes
Use firm apple varieties so they hold shape while cooking.
You can add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch and extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: vegetarian, sweet potato recipe, easy holiday side, cranberry apple, fall recipes