Description

If you’re craving a cozy, comforting dish packed with seasonal goodness, these Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are exactly what you need. They bring together the creamy richness of roasted sweet potatoes, the natural sweetness of apples, and the tart punch of cranberries into a warm and vibrant side or main dish. Perfect for holidays, quick weeknight dinners, or healthy meal prep, this dish is vegetarian, gluten-free, and bursting with flavor. A great addition to your collection of easy dinner ideas, fall food ideas, and festive healthy snacks!

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes

1 cup diced apples

1/2 cup dried cranberries

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 45 minutes or until tender. Let cool slightly.

2. While baking, dice apples and sauté in a pan with 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat for 5–7 minutes.

3. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and cranberries to the apples. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. Slice baked sweet potatoes in half and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch border.

5. In a bowl, mash sweet potato flesh with remaining butter and salt. Fold in apple-cranberry mixture.

6. Brush skins with olive oil. Fill with the mixture.

7. Bake filled potatoes at 400°F for another 15–20 minutes until heated through and lightly golden on top.

Notes

Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to maintain their texture.

Make ahead by assembling and refrigerating. Reheat before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 potato half
Calories: 220
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: sweet potatoes, twice baked, holiday side dish, easy recipe, healthy snack