Description
Cozy and slightly sweet, these stuffed sweet potatoes combine tender baked sweet potatoes with a warm apple-cinnamon filling and crunchy pecans, making them a perfect fall side or light main dish.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 medium apples, diced
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
- Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Bake sweet potatoes at 400°F (205°C) for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Sauté diced apples in butter or oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes.
- Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice to apples, cooking until tender.
- Split baked sweet potatoes, fluff the insides, and fold in butter or Greek yogurt.
- Stuff the sweet potatoes with the spiced apple mixture, top with toasted pecans, and drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
- Warm under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes.
Notes
For a different presentation, try a twice-baked approach. Choose even-sized sweet potatoes for consistent baking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American