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Irresistible Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

– 4 medium sweet potatoes
– 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
– 1 medium apple, diced (Granny Smith works well)
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup maple syrup
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
– 1 tablespoon butter, melted
– Chopped pecans for topping (optional)
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Follow these easy steps to create your Irresistible Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes:

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Bake Sweet Potatoes: Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for about 45-50 minutes or until soft.
3. Prepare Cranberries: While the sweet potatoes bake, in a small pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the cranberries and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they soften and burst. Strain and set aside.
4. Mix Apple and Spices: In a bowl, combine the diced apple, cooked cranberries, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to mix well, then set aside.
5. Scoop Sweet Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a small border.
6. Combine with Yogurt: In a mixing bowl, mash the sweet potato flesh with Greek yogurt and melted butter until creamy and smooth.
7. Add Fruit Mixture: Gently fold the cranberry-apple mixture into the mashed sweet potatoes until evenly incorporated.
8. Refill Sweet Potatoes: Spoon the sweet potato mixture back into the potato skins, filling them generously.
9. Final Bake: Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on top.
10. Garnish: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped pecans and fresh mint leaves for an added touch.

These steps will guide you in creating the irresistibly delicious and visually stunning Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes!

  • Author: abd.bendahi@gmail.com
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Fat: 6g
  • Protein: For a heartier version, mix in cooked, crumbled sausage or bacon bits to the sweet potato filling. This adds a savory dimension to the sweetness.