Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a warm, aromatic apple filling seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Topped with crunchy pecans, dried cranberries, and creamy Greek yogurt or whipped cream, it’s a comforting and healthy dish perfect for fall or holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 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 to allow steam to escape during roasting. Place them on a baking sheet and roast for 45–55 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.
- Prepare the Apple Mixture: While the sweet potatoes roast, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the peeled and diced apples and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Continue cooking the mixture for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the spices to meld and the apples to become fully tender.
- Assemble the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are roasted and cool enough to handle, slice each potato open lengthwise. Use a fork to fluff the flesh inside, creating space for the filling. Spoon the warm spiced apple mixture generously into each sweet potato.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the chopped pecans and dried cranberries evenly over the filled sweet potatoes to add a crunchy texture and a hint of tartness.
- Serve: Top each stuffed sweet potato with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt or whipped cream for added creaminess and tang. Serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Choose firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor balance.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use coconut whipped cream or omit the topping.
- These stuffed sweet potatoes can be prepared in advance and reheated gently in the oven before serving.
- Adjust spice levels according to preference; add a pinch of ginger or cardamom for variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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