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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes for Holiday Cheer

Delight in the festive flavors of Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes, a nourishing holiday side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 6 medium Sweet Potatoes Look for firm, unblemished ones for best results.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries You can use frozen if fresh are out of season.
  • 2 medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Chop finely for even mixing.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Enhances sweetness and adds depth.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Lends warmth and aroma.
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Enriches the filling for a creamy texture.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • fork
  • Potato masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce each with a fork. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes.
  3. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then scoop out the flesh.
  4. Combine sweet potato flesh with apples, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt.
  5. Spoon the filling back into the potato skins.
  6. Lower oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven, let cool briefly, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for holiday gatherings, these sweet potatoes are a deliciously festive side dish that everyone will love.

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