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Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Cozy Up with Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Discover the essence of fall with this Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe, a vegetarian and gluten-free delight.
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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: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Choose medium-sized for even cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Feel free to swap with vegan butter or coconut oil.
For the Apple Filling
  • 2 cups Apples Mix Honeycrisp and Granny Smith for flavor contrast.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Always opt for pure maple syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Essential for cozy warmth.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Use sparingly for balanced flavors.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves Can substitute with allspice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances the flavors.
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Can substitute with walnuts.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Optional.
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or Whipped Cream Optional plant-based yogurt.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • fork

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Poke holes in each potato.
  2. Bake the sweet potatoes for 45 to 55 minutes until soft and caramelized. Let cool for a few minutes.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté diced apples for 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Add maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to the skillet, bubbling for about 2 minutes.
  5. Slice the cooled sweet potatoes open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
  6. Spoon the apple filling into each sweet potato, making sure it's generously filled.
  7. Sprinkle with pecans and cranberries, and add Greek yogurt or whipped cream. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use firm apple varieties and choose medium-sized sweet potatoes for even cooking.

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