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Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

This Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe transforms sweet potatoes into a festive delight with spiced apples, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes roasted to perfection
For the Apple Filling
  • 2 apples peeled and diced; use tart variety like Granny Smith
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for sautéing apples
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup adds sweetness
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon for warmth and flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg enhances sweetness
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves adds fragrant spiciness
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt balances flavors
For the Toppings
  • 0.25 cup chopped pecans for crunch
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries for tartness
  • plain Greek yogurt or whipped cream optional topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Fork

Method
 

How to Make Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for about 45 to 55 minutes until tender.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples and cook for about 5 minutes until soft. Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Slice the roasted sweet potatoes lengthwise and fluff the flesh with a fork. Spoon the warm spiced apple mixture into each potato cavity.
  4. Sprinkle chopped pecans and dried cranberries over the top.
  5. Serve warm, with an optional drizzle of Greek yogurt or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with honey for added sweetness if desired.

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