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Close-up of cranberry apple filling in a twice-baked sweet potato with golden top.

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet and tart, creamy and crisp, these Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are perfect for any fall gathering or holiday table.

  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

4 medium sweet potatoes

1 apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced

½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup

½ tsp cinnamon

Pinch of salt

2 tbsp chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Bake sweet potatoes at 400°F for 45 minutes until fork-tender.

2. Meanwhile, sauté diced apples with butter, sugar, and cinnamon for 5–7 minutes.

3. Cut baked potatoes in half and scoop out flesh into a bowl.

4. Mix mashed sweet potato with sautéed apples, cranberry sauce, and salt.

5. Spoon mixture back into skins, top with pecans, and bake for 10–15 minutes more.

Notes

Can be made a day ahead and reheated. Swap butter for coconut oil for a vegan version. Use tart apples for contrast.

  • Author: Chef Saly
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 60 mins
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 half potato
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg