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Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Cozy Up with Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Today

Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful vegetarian dish that fuses sweet potatoes with baked apples, perfect for autumn.
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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 Preferable for optimal tenderness
For the Apple Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use coconut oil for a dairy-free version
  • 2 cups Diced Apples Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples work beautifully
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Honey can be swapped in for a different sweetness profile
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Walnuts can also be used
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Raisins can be used instead

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Fork
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pierce each sweet potato multiple times with a fork, then place on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast sweet potatoes for 45 to 55 minutes until tender.
  4. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add diced apples, and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt, simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven, slice each lengthwise, and fluff insides with a fork.
  7. Fill each sweet potato with the apple mixture and top with pecans and cranberries.
  8. Serve warm, optionally topping with Greek yogurt or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

These Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a warm embrace on a chilly evening, making it a dish worthy of your fall gatherings! Enjoy the process of bringing this cozy recipe to life!

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