Description
These Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a must-try dish that brings together the best flavors of the season. With creamy roasted sweet potatoes, tart cranberries, and sweet spiced apples all baked to perfection, it’s a comforting, festive, and visually stunning recipe. Whether you’re looking for a cozy weeknight dinner idea, a healthy snack, or a show-stopping side for your holiday table, this easy recipe checks all the boxes. It’s naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and full of fall flavor — ideal for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or simply delicious food ideas!
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced apples
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub sweet potatoes and pierce with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 45–55 minutes until tender.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced apples and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
3. Add cranberries, cinnamon, and salt. Cook until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly. Stir in maple syrup.
4. Let sweet potatoes cool slightly. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving a 1/4-inch border.
5. Mash the scooped sweet potato with butter and a pinch of salt until smooth. Fold in half the apple-cranberry mixture.
6. Refill the sweet potato skins with the mashed mixture and top with the remaining fruit mixture.
7. Return to the oven and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes until heated through.
Notes
Let sweet potatoes cool slightly before scooping to prevent tearing.
Use firm apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best texture.
Garnish with chopped nuts or extra maple syrup for a festive finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg