How to Make Sweet Potato Cranberry Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet potatoes and cranberries are two quintessential ingredients of fall, and when combined, they create a delightful blend of flavors that is both sweet and tangy. This Sweet Potato Cranberry Bake recipe is the perfect way to enjoy the seasonal produce while creating a stunning side dish for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

With its beautiful presentation, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The vibrant orange of the sweet potatoes and the deep red of the cranberries crea...

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Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter or margarine

Information

  • Prep Time: 50 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-50 minutes or until tender. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place half in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the cranberries, brown sugar and butter. Repeat layers. Pour orange juice over top.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. In a bowl, combine the walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown.