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Irresistible Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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A cozy and comforting dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with tangy cranberries, crisp apples, and a crunchy oat streusel topping. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • Medium-sized sweet potatoes
  • Fresh or frozen cranberries
  • Crisp, sweet apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled and diced
  • Brown sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Unsalted butter
  • Rolled oats
  • All-purpose flour
  • Vanilla extract
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then prick them with a fork several times. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 45-60 minutes, or until they’re fork-tender.
  3. While the sweet potatoes roast, peel and dice the apples into small cubes. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, diced apples, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, until the cranberries soften and burst. Set aside.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  5. Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer inside the skins. Place the flesh in a mixing bowl and mash until smooth.
  6. To the mashed sweet potatoes, add the cranberry-apple mixture, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
  7. Spoon the filling back into the sweet potato skins, dividing it evenly.
  8. Sprinkle the streusel mixture generously over each sweet potato.
  9. Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
  10. Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before serving.

Notes

[‘Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes for even cooking.’, ‘Let the sweet potatoes roast fully until tender for a creamy texture.’, ‘Adjust sweetness and spice in the filling to suit your preferences.’, ‘Check the streusel topping frequently during the second bake to prevent burning.’, ‘Prepare the filling and topping ahead of time for easier assembly.’]

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Keywords: sweet potatoes, cranberry, apple, fall recipe, holiday side dish, Thanksgiving, streusel topping, twice-baked sweet potatoes

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