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Cranberry Apple Baked Potatoes

Cranberry Apple Baked Potatoes for a Festive Flavor Boost

Cranberry Apple Baked Potatoes combine sweet and tart flavors for a festive dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Choose firm ones
  • a pinch Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Frozen can work too
  • 2 medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg or ginger can be added
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil
Optional Toppings
  • as needed Nuts (Pecans or Walnuts) Chopped
  • as needed Maple Syrup Drizzle on top

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Spoon
  • potato masher

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and pierce each potato with a fork.
  3. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  4. Let them cool for 10–15 minutes, then slice in half and scoop out most of the flesh.
  5. In a bowl, mix the sweet potato flesh, chopped apples, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt.
  6. Fill each sweet potato skin with the mixture, mounding it slightly.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
  8. Let sit for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with nuts or maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 8gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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