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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes combine the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the crispness of apples, all enhanced with warm cinnamon and a touch of brown sugar. This cozy, flavorful dish is perfect as a festive side or a comforting treat during the colder months.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, firm and unblemished

Fruit Mixture

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen if fresh unavailable)
  • 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), chopped

Additional Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes.
  2. Bake Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and prick them several times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Prepare Filling: While the sweet potatoes bake, chop the apples into small pieces. In a bowl, mix the chopped apples, fresh cranberries, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Scoop Out Potatoes: When the sweet potatoes are done and cool enough to handle, slice each one in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out most of the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin shell to maintain the shape.
  5. Mix Ingredients: To the bowl with sweet potato flesh, add the fruit mixture and unsalted butter. Mix everything well until combined and creamy.
  6. Fill Potato Skins: Spoon the mixture back evenly into the sweet potato skins, piling the filling slightly on top if desired.
  7. Final Bake: Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake at 375°F (190°C) for an additional 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the tops to slightly caramelize.
  8. Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm as a delightful side dish or dessert.

Notes

  • You can substitute frozen cranberries if fresh ones are out of season; just thaw and drain them beforehand.
  • For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped nuts or drizzle maple syrup on top before the final bake.
  • Use unsalted butter to better control the saltiness; adjust salt to taste.
  • Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven.

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