Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Sweet potatoes roasted to tender perfection and stuffed with a warm, spiced apple mixture featuring cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Topped with crunchy pecans, tangy dried cranberries, and a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt or whipped cream, this side dish delivers cozy autumn flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
Spiced Apple Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Toppings:
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- Plain Greek yogurt or whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare the apple mixture: While the sweet potatoes roast, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the peeled and diced apples and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the spices to infuse and the mixture to thicken slightly.
- Assemble the stuffed potatoes: Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Slice each open lengthwise and use a fork to fluff the flesh inside. Spoon generous amounts of the spiced apple mixture into each sweet potato.
- Add toppings and serve: Sprinkle the chopped pecans and dried cranberries over the filled sweet potatoes. Top with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt or whipped cream to add creaminess and balance the spices. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans or omit nuts altogether for a nut-free option.
- For extra richness and flavor, drizzle almond butter over the stuffed sweet potatoes before serving.
- Choose tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for a more pronounced spiced contrast, or sweeter varieties like Honeycrisp if you prefer a milder flavor.
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