Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Potatoes

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This dish features sweet potatoes twice-baked until tender and filled with a fragrant mixture of diced apples, tart cranberries, butter, maple syrup, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The filling is gently mixed to maintain some texture, then returned to the skins and baked until golden. Optional chopped pecans add a crunchy topping, making this a colorful and flavorful dish ideal for autumn and holiday sides. Preparation involves baking, sautéing fruit, mashing sweet potato flesh, and a final bake to meld flavors.

Updated on Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:56:00 GMT
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Cozy, colorful, and loaded with sweet, tart, and spiced flavors, these twice-baked sweet potatoes are a perfect fall and holiday side dish.

I first made these for a family gathering and they were a big hit with both adults and kids.

Ingredients

  • Sweet Potatoes: 4 large sweet potatoes
  • Filling: 1 medium apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) peeled and diced, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, Salt to taste
  • Optional Topping: 1/3 cup chopped pecans, Additional maple syrup for drizzling

Instructions

Step 1:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub sweet potatoes, pat dry, prick all over with a fork, and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until fork-tender.
Step 2:
Meanwhile in a medium skillet over medium heat melt the butter. Add diced apple and cranberries. Sprinkle in cinnamon nutmeg and a pinch of salt. Cook stirring occasionally for 4–6 minutes until apples are softened and cranberries begin to burst. Remove from heat.
Step 3:
Once sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle cut them in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out most of the flesh leaving a 1/4-inch border inside the skins for structure.
Step 4:
In a bowl mash the sweet potato flesh. Add the apple-cranberry mixture and maple syrup. Stir gently until just combined—do not over-mash some texture is ideal.
Step 5:
Spoon the filling back into the sweet potato skins. Sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired and drizzle with a little extra maple syrup.
Step 6:
Return the filled potatoes to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes until heated through and tops are golden. Serve warm.
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My family loves to gather in the kitchen as these potatoes bake and share stories of holidays past while the delicious aromas fill the air.

Required Tools

Baking sheet Skillet Mixing bowl Potato masher or fork Spoon

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (butter) and tree nuts (pecans optional) For dairy-free or vegan use plant-based butter For nut-free omit pecans Always double-check ingredient labels for allergens

Nutritional Information

Calories 240 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 45 g Protein 2 g per serving

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Enjoy these twice-baked sweet potatoes as a festive and flavorful addition to any meal.

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Potatoes

Twice-baked sweet potatoes filled with apple, cranberries, and warm spices for cozy fall flavor.

Prep duration
15 min
Cook duration
60 min
Complete duration
75 min
Created by Chloe Martin


Skill Level Easy

Heritage American

Output 8 Portions

Dietary considerations Meat-Free, No Gluten

Components

Sweet Potatoes

01 4 large sweet potatoes

Filling

01 1 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
02 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
03 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
05 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 Salt, to taste

Optional Topping

01 1/3 cup chopped pecans
02 Additional maple syrup, for drizzling

Directions

Phase 01

Bake Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub sweet potatoes, pat dry, prick all over with a fork, and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 45–50 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.

Phase 02

Prepare Filling: In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced apple and cranberries. Season with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4–6 minutes until apples soften and cranberries start to burst. Remove from heat.

Phase 03

Scoop Sweet Potato Flesh: Allow baked sweet potatoes to cool until manageable. Cut in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out most of the flesh leaving about 1/4 inch border to maintain skin structure.

Phase 04

Combine Filling and Mash: In a bowl, mash the sweet potato flesh. Gently fold in the apple-cranberry mixture and maple syrup until just combined, preserving some texture.

Phase 05

Stuff Sweet Potato Skins: Spoon the filling back into the sweet potato skins. Sprinkle with chopped pecans if using and drizzle with extra maple syrup as desired.

Phase 06

Bake Stuffed Potatoes: Return filled sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes until heated through and tops are golden. Serve warm.

Tools needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Potato masher or fork
  • Spoon

Allergy details

Review each component for potential allergens and seek medical guidance if you're uncertain about ingredients.
  • Contains dairy (butter) and tree nuts (pecans, optional). Use plant-based butter for dairy-free or vegan versions. Omit pecans for nut-free option.

Nutritional information (each portion)

These values are approximate guides only and shouldn't replace professional medical consultation.
  • Energy: 240
  • Fats: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Proteins: 2 g