Description
Looking for the perfect cozy fall side dish or a healthy yet comforting vegetarian main? These Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are packed with warm flavors, naturally sweet ingredients, and a soft, creamy texture that everyone loves. With tart cranberries, caramelized apples, and cinnamon-kissed mashed sweet potato filling, this dish is a brilliant option for easy dinner ideas, holiday food ideas, or even quick breakfast leftovers. It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s wholesome, beautiful, and packed with nutrients—ideal for anyone looking for a healthy snack or a unique twist on classic comfort food.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 cup diced apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil (optional for sautéing)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes and pierce each several times with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 45–60 minutes until fork tender.
2. While the sweet potatoes bake, prepare the filling. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, cinnamon, and salt. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until the apples are tender. Stir in cranberries and cook another 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly after baking. Cut them in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin border around the skin.
4. Mash the sweet potato flesh in a bowl. Fold in the apple-cranberry mixture and mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
5. Spoon the filling back into the skins and arrange them on the baking sheet.
6. Bake again at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on top.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish if desired and enjoy warm!
Notes
Choose sweet potatoes that are similar in size so they cook evenly and present well.
Don’t overcook the apples; they should be soft but still have texture for the perfect filling.
Taste your filling before stuffing to adjust seasoning—it makes all the difference!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Vegetarian Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: twice-baked sweet potatoes, cranberry apple, healthy snack, holiday side dish, easy dinner ideas