Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Apple spiced stuffed sweet potatoes are the kind of dish that makes your whole kitchen smell like a hug warm, cozy, and totally irresistible!
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
- 2 apples peeled and diced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith are best)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chopped pecans optional
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries optional
- Greek yogurt or whipped cream optional for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Poke the sweet potatoes with a fork and roast on a baking sheet for 45 to 55 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, melt the butter in a skillet.
- Add diced apples and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Let everything simmer for 2 more minutes until the apples are coated in warm, sweet syrup.
- Slice open each sweet potato lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork.
- Spoon the warm apple filling into each potato and let the juices soak in.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans and dried cranberries if desired.
- Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
Swap butter for coconut oil for a vegan option. Roast potatoes and prep filling ahead for easy assembly. For crispy edges, broil for the last 2 minutes.