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