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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and comforting fall-inspired side dish. Roasted sweet potatoes are topped with a warm, spiced mixture of sautéed apples, dried cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pecans, then baked a second time until bubbly and fragrant. This dish combines sweet and tart flavors with a hint of warm spices, making it perfect for holiday meals or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Apple Cranberry Topping

  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Thoroughly scrub the sweet potatoes to clean them, then dry them completely. Place the sweet potatoes in a baking dish and prick all over with a fork to allow steam to escape during roasting.
  2. Roast Sweet Potatoes: Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until they are very tender when pierced with a fork. This ensures the flesh is soft enough to be fluffed and topped later.
  3. Sauté Apple Cranberry Mixture: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the diced apples, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and coconut sugar. Sauté the mixture for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become tender but still hold their shape.
  4. Add Pecans: Stir in the chopped pecans and sauté for an additional minute to warm them and combine the flavors well.
  5. Assemble Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes: When the sweet potatoes are done roasting, carefully split them open lengthwise and use a fork to fluff the interior flesh gently. Evenly spoon the warm apple cranberry mixture on top of each sweet potato half.
  6. Bake Again Until Bubbly: Return the topped sweet potatoes to the oven and bake at 425°F for an additional 10 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and heated through.
  7. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the twice-baked sweet potatoes warm. Enjoy this cozy, flavorful dish as a delightful side or vegetarian main.

Notes

  • You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
  • Use brown sugar instead of coconut sugar for a different sweetness flavor.
  • Roasting time for sweet potatoes may vary depending on size; test doneness by piercing with a fork.
  • This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or a vegan butter alternative.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/cranberry-apple-twice-baked-sweet-potatoes-recipe/