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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Apples & Cranberries – Cozy, Sweet & Savory Fall Side


  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 halves 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are filled with creamy mashed sweet potato, tender apples, and tart cranberries for a cozy fall side dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday dinners, or chilly weeknights.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 small apple, diced
  • ½ cup fresh or dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake sweet potatoes 50–60 minutes until tender.
  2. Slice in half, scoop flesh, and mash with butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fold in apples and cranberries. Spoon mixture back into skins.
  4. Top with pecans if using and bake 15 minutes until warmed through.
  5. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For a vegan version, swap butter with coconut oil or olive oil. Fresh cranberries add tartness, while dried cranberries add sweetness—choose whichever you love!

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 half
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Protein: 3g

Keywords: twice baked sweet potatoes, fall side dish, sweet potato with apples, cranberry sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving side