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Irresistible Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Perfectly roasted sweet potatoes filled with a tangy cranberry-apple mixture, making a cozy and festive dish for fall gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
  • 1 cup chopped apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Prick each one several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. While the sweet potatoes are baking, chop the cranberries and apples into small pieces. Combine them in a mixing bowl with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to coat the fruit.
  4. Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin layer to help the skins hold their shape.
  5. Mash the scooped-out sweet potato flesh with butter and maple syrup until smooth. Fold in the fruit mixture and half of the chopped pecans.
  6. Spoon the sweet potato and fruit mixture back into the empty skins, piling it high.
  7. Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned and caramelized.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top and serve warm.

Notes

[‘Choose sweet potatoes that are similar in size for even cooking.’, ‘Avoid overbaking the sweet potatoes to prevent them from becoming too soft.’, ‘Fresh cranberries provide the best texture and flavor, but frozen cranberries can be used if thawed.’, ‘Mash the sweet potato flesh until smooth for a well-blended filling.’, ‘You can prepare the filling and roast the sweet potatoes a day in advance.’]

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Keywords: sweet potatoes, cranberry, apple, fall recipe, Thanksgiving side dish, vegetarian, gluten-free, healthy comfort food

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