Description
Get ready to fall head over heels for these scrumptious Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes! This cozy dish is the perfect way to embrace the flavors of autumn and indulge in a delectable combination of sweet, savory, and spicy.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 cup diced apples
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet.
2. Roast the sweet potatoes for 45-55 minutes, or until tender.
3. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the diced apples. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Slice the roasted sweet potatoes open and fluff the flesh with a fork. Spoon the apple mixture into each potato.
6. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and dried cranberries if desired.
7. Top with Greek yogurt or whipped cream and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute butter with coconut oil or olive oil and use dairy-free yogurt or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg