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Cranberry Apple Baked Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Apple Baked Sweet Potatoes: A Cozy, Festive Delight

Cranberry Apple Baked Sweet Potatoes is a delicious side dish that combines sweet and tart flavors for a festive touch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sweet potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Use firm, unblemished ones.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Enriches the filling.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Substitute with frozen if fresh is unavailable.
  • 2 medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Chop into small pieces.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Enhances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Brings warmth.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor balance.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then pierce them with a fork several times. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  2. Once cooked, slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh into a mixing bowl.
  3. In the mixing bowl, add chopped apples, fresh cranberries, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, unsalted butter, and salt. Mix until chunky and well-combined.
  4. Spoon the cranberry-apple filling back into the sweet potato skins, packing lightly.
  5. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake the filled sweet potatoes for an additional 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sweet potatoCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are fork-tender before cooling and adjust seasoning as needed. Consider topping with chopped nuts for added crunch.

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