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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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This delightful Cranberry Apple stuffed sweet potato recipe combines the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with a spiced sautéed apple and cranberry filling. Enhanced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of maple syrup, it’s a warm and comforting dish perfect for fall or any time you crave a nutritious, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes (select firm ones with vibrant color)

For the Filling

  • 1 cup Cranberries (fresh or frozen; can substitute dried cherries or raisins)
  • 1 large Apple, diced (Honeycrisp or Gala recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (can be replaced with vegan butter or olive oil)

For the Spices

  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

For Sweetening

  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (honey can be a delightful alternative)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare it for baking the sweet potatoes.
  2. Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes until they are soft when pierced with a fork.
  3. Cool and Slice: Allow the baked sweet potatoes to cool slightly on the counter, then slice each one in half lengthwise.
  4. Prepare the Filling: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apple, cranberries, nutmeg, and cinnamon, then sauté gently for 5-7 minutes until the fruit softens and spices release their aroma.
  5. Add Sweetener: Stir in the maple syrup and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
  6. Scoop and Mash Sweet Potato: Carefully scoop out most of the flesh from the sweet potato skins into a bowl and mash it together with half of the cranberry-apple filling until blended.
  7. Stuff the Potatoes: Spoon the mashed sweet potato mixture back into the skins and top each with the remaining sautéed cranberry-apple filling.
  8. Final Bake: Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until heated through and slightly caramelized on top.

Notes

  • You can substitute cranberries with dried cherries or raisins if fresh cranberries are unavailable.
  • For a vegan version, use vegan butter or olive oil instead of dairy butter.
  • Honey can replace maple syrup for sweetening, but adjust quantity to taste.
  • Ensure sweet potatoes are cooked thoroughly for the best texture and sweetness.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.

Keywords: cranberry apple stuffed sweet potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, cinnamon nutmeg apple filling, fall recipes, vegetarian sweet potato dish

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