Description
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes blend seasonal comfort with gourmet elegance. Creamy sweet potato bases topped with caramelized apples and tart cranberries create a mouthwatering side dish that elevates any holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1-inch cubes
Nuts and Dried Fruit:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped pecans
- ½ cup (75 g) dried cranberries
Seasonings and Extras:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and position a rack in the center for even heating.
- Thoroughly cleanse sweet potatoes under cool running water, using a vegetable brush to remove any dirt, then pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Using a fork, puncture the sweet potato skins multiple times to allow steam to escape during roasting.
- Place sweet potatoes directly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in a ceramic baking dish.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for 40-45 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through to ensure uniform cooking, until they yield easily when gently pressed.
- While potatoes roast, melt unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to foam slightly.
- Add diced apples, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, and coconut sugar to the skillet.
- Sauté the mixture for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples become tender and develop a light golden color.
- Incorporate roughly chopped pecans into the skillet, stirring to distribute evenly and toast them lightly for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and carefully slice them lengthwise using a sharp knife.
- Gently fluff the interior of each sweet potato with a fork, creating a soft, fluffy texture.
- Generously spoon the warm apple-cranberry-pecan mixture into each sweet potato half, ensuring even distribution.
- Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing the aromatic spices and sweet-tart flavors to shine.
Notes
- Dive into a festive twist on classic sweet potatoes that transforms ordinary side dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences.
- Seasonal ingredients like tart cranberries and warm apples create a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors.
- Roasting sweet potatoes develops rich caramelization, intensifying their natural sugars and creating a creamy interior texture.
- Toasting pecans adds unexpected crunch and nutty depth, elevating the overall taste profile with minimal extra effort.
- Coconut sugar brings gentle sweetness and complex caramel undertones that complement the potato’s natural earthiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 38 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg