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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 large apple peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Wash and prick the sweet potatoes with a fork.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  • In a saucepan, combine cranberries and a splash of water, and cook over medium heat until they pop.
  • Mix in the diced apple and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Scoop out the flesh of the sweet potatoes into a large bowl.
  • Mash the sweet potato with applesauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Add the cooked cranberry-apple mixture to the mash and mix well.
  • Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Spoon the filling back into the sweet potato skins.
  • Bake the stuffed sweet potatoes at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.