How to Make Twice-Baked Apple-Pecan Sweet Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting combination of sweet potatoes and the warm flavors of fall. And if you're looking for a deliciously different way to enjoy this classic side dish, you'll love our recipe for Twice-Baked Apple-Pecan Sweet Potatoes. These tasty little gems are sure to be a hit at your next gathering, whether it's a casual family dinner or a festive holiday feast.

What makes this dish so special is the way the flavors and textures come together. We start by bakin...

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 1 large Rome Beauty apple, chopped
  • ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup golden raisins
  • ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 sweet potatoes

  • Wash sweet potatoes and pierce each one a few times using a sharp knife. Place in a microwave oven and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
  • Carefully remove sweet potatoes from the microwave oven and wrap each in aluminum foil. Place pecans on an oven-proof plate.
  • Place sweet potatoes in the back of the preheated oven and pecans in the front. Bake until pecans are toasted, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apple, raisins, and cranberries and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
  • Remove sweet potatoes from oven and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Leave oven on.
  • Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, scoop pulp into a large bowl, and mash using a potato masher. Add apple mixture and stir until blended. Spoon mixture into sweet potato shells and top with pecans. Place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the hot oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    710 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 243mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 99g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 55g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 130mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1058mg