A Flavorful Twist on Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork.
- Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for 45-55 minutes, or until tender.
- While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the apple filling.
- Chop the apples and mix them with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped pecans.
- Add apple cider to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly before slicing.
- Carefully slice each sweet potato down the center and gently open them up.
- Spoon the apple mixture into each sweet potato and return to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes, then remove and serve warm.