Description

These Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate sweet-savory side dish for your holiday table. Creamy mashed sweet potato gets a flavorful upgrade with maple syrup and cinnamon, then topped with buttery apples and tangy cranberries for an irresistible bite every time.

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 large apple, peeled and diced

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Optional chopped pecans for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake on a sheet for 45–60 minutes until fork tender. Let cool slightly.

2. Slice each potato lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Mash the flesh with butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.

3. In a skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter. Add diced apple, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cranberries. Cook for 5–6 minutes until tender.

4. Fill sweet potato skins with the mash. Top with cranberry-apple mix and pecans if using. Bake 10–15 more minutes until warmed through.

Notes

Use jewel or garnet sweet potatoes for the best texture.

Assemble the dish a day ahead to save time on busy holidays.

For added crunch, toast the pecans before adding them.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 filled potato
Calories: 310
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: sweet potato, cranberry, apple, Thanksgiving, holiday sides