Cranberry Apple TwiceBaked Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Apple TwiceBaked Sweet Potatoes bring cozy warmth and rich flavors perfect for sharing love and comfort at any meal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes (about 6 to 8 ounces each, scrubbed and dried)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 cup, use a crisp variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt as a tangy alternative)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for added crunch)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper to catch drips. Bake for about 45 to 55 minutes, until tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh into a large bowl, leaving a small border inside the skins to keep their shape.
- Mash the sweet potato flesh slightly with a fork or potato masher. Stir in the softened butter, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, sour cream, diced apple, and cranberries. Stir well to blend all the flavors. If using nuts, fold them in now. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a pinch of black pepper for a subtle kick.
- Spoon the filling back into the potato skins, mounding it a bit higher than the edges. Arrange the stuffed potatoes back on the baking sheet. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20 minutes until warmed through and slightly browned on top.
- Let the potatoes rest about 5 minutes before serving. The centers will be creamy and the edges crisp. They pair beautifully with roasted meats or a fresh green salad.