Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Deliciously warm and comforting apple spiced stuffed sweet potatoes, combining roasted sweet potatoes with a cinnamon and maple syrup spiced apple mixture. Topped with crunchy pecans, dried cranberries, and a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt or whipped cream for the perfect fall-inspired side or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- 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 and Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your 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 they are tender when pierced with a knife.
- Prepare the Apple Mixture: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the peeled and diced apples and cook until they begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Spice the Apples: Stir in the maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt into the softened apples. Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes to infuse the flavors and slightly caramelize the mixture.
- Assemble the Stuffed Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are roasted and cool enough to handle, slice them open lengthwise. Fluff the sweet potato flesh with a fork and spoon the spiced apple mixture evenly inside each one.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the chopped pecans and dried cranberries over the filled sweet potatoes. Add a generous dollop of plain Greek yogurt or whipped cream as a finishing touch.
- Serve Warm: Serve these stuffed sweet potatoes warm for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy them as a comforting side dish or a unique dessert.
Notes
- Choose firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for a nice balance of tartness and sweetness.
- You can substitute butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- To make this dish vegan, replace Greek yogurt or whipped cream with a plant-based yogurt or coconut whipped cream.
- For added sweetness, drizzle a little extra maple syrup on top before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven or microwave.
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