Cathy's Review of Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes 

There’s something  magical about baked sweet potatoes, caramelized apples and tart cranberries.

🧡 Why This Dish Works

What makes this recipe so special is the harmony of sweet, tart, and cozy flavors. The tender, creamy interior of twice-baked sweet potatoes provides the perfect canvas for a vibrant mix of apples and cranberries. Spice lovers will appreciate the warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, while a sprinkle of pecans adds just the right amount of crunch.

This isn’t just another side dish—it’s a celebration of seasonal produce and texture contrasts that elevates your table from ordinary to memorable. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, a cozy weeknight dinner, or an autumn potluck, this dish fits right in.

What You’ll Need

Here’s a snapshot of the star ingredients that come together to make this dish irresistible:

• 🍠 Sweet Potatoes – The hearty base that bakes beautifully and soaks up flavor.

• 🍎 Apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji) – Adds natural sweetness and texture.

• 🍒 Cranberries (fresh or dried) – Tangy bursts that balance the sweetness.

• 🧈 Butter & Brown Sugar – For that rich, caramel-like filling.

• 🍂 Cinnamon & Nutmeg – Classic warming spices that scream fall.

• 🌰 Chopped Pecans (optional) – For an irresistible crunch.

👩‍🍳 How It Comes Together

1. Bake the Sweet Potatoes
   Roast whole sweet potatoes until they’re tender and the skins begin to crisp—all the goodness waiting to be scooped.

   
   
   

2. Make the Filling
   Scoop out the soft insides and mash them with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Meanwhile, sauté the diced apples until golden and slightly caramelized, then add cranberries and let them pop with flavor.

   

   

3. Build & Bake Again
   Fold the apple-cranberry mixture into the mashed sweet potatoes and spoon it all back into the skins. A quick trip back in the oven warms it through and lets the edges brown ever so slightly. Top with pecans for texture.

   
   
   

 Serve & Enjoy

Serve these  straight from the oven—warm, fragrant, and garnished with a scattering of pecans. They pair beautifully with turkey, ham, roasted veggies, or even a hearty vegetarian main. There’s something about the way sweet meets tart here that makes each bite feel like a cozy hug for your taste buds.

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📝 Tips & Tweaks:

• Swap butter for coconut oil and brown sugar for maple syrup to make this vegan-friendly.

• Make ahead and refrigerate before the second bake—perfect for holiday meal planning. 

Here is the recipe I used... https://recipebyclara.com/cranberry-apple-twice-baked-sweet-potatoes/

I enjoyed this recipe and will definitely make it again! I hope you try it for yourself! 

 Keep it sassy,

Cathy

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