Description
Cozy, colorful, and full of bold seasonal flavors, Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate fall side dish or vegetarian main. These twice-baked delights feature creamy sweet potato filled with sautéed apples and tart cranberries, lightly spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with maple syrup. Perfect for holiday gatherings, easy dinner ideas, or when you’re craving something nutritious and comforting. This easy recipe is both gluten-free and vegetarian, making it a great fit for diverse diets. Whether you’re planning quick meals, brainstorming Thanksgiving food ideas, or searching for healthy snack inspiration, this dish fits right in.
Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes
1 medium apple, diced
0.5 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh rosemary or thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet and roast for 45–55 minutes, until fork-tender. Let cool slightly.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil or butter. Add diced apple and cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
3. Add dried cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and a pinch of salt. Cook 2–3 more minutes. Stir in maple syrup and remove from heat.
4. Slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer to support the skin.
5. Lightly mash the sweet potato flesh with a fork. Fold in the sautéed apple-cranberry mixture. Adjust seasoning with maple syrup, salt, or pepper to taste.
6. Spoon the filling back into the potato skins evenly.
7. Return to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until heated through and golden on top.
8. Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme and serve warm.
Notes
Don’t scoop too much sweet potato — leave a thin wall inside the skins for structure.
Taste your filling before rebaking to adjust seasoning perfectly.
Toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts make a delicious crunchy addition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Vegetarian Main
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy recipe, healthy snack, fall recipe, vegetarian, sweet potato, cranberry apple, gluten-free, Thanksgiving side, dinner ideas