Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the warmth of fall with our Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe. This cozy dish features tender sweet potatoes filled with a delightful spiced apple mixture, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and flavor. Ideal for family dinners or holiday gatherings, these stuffed sweet potatoes are not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients, making them a healthy comfort food option. Topped with crunchy pecans and sweet cranberries, they offer versatility to customize according to your taste. Enjoy them as a satisfying side or hearty main dish, bringing seasonal flavors to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 45–55 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced apples and cook until softened (5–7 minutes). Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Slice the cooked sweet potatoes open lengthwise and fluff the flesh gently with a fork. Fill each potato generously with the spiced apple mixture.
- Top with chopped pecans and dried cranberries as desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg