Baked sweet potatoes are a classic fall dish, and they can be easily transformed into a delicious and festive meal with the addition of apples and cranberries. This combination of sweet and tart flavors is sure to please everyone at your table and is a perfect option for using up leftover ingredients from Thanksgiving dinner. Whether you're looking for a hearty side dish or a vegetarian main course, our recipe for baked sweet potatoes with apples and cranberries is sure to become a new favorite.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO BAKE
This colorful casserole is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, with its combination of sweet potatoes, cranberries and apples. I find it convenient to cook the sweet potatoes in the morning and assemble the dish, then bake it later.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-45 minutes or just until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-in. slices; set aside., In a large skillet, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Add apples; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Stir in the cranberries, cinnamon and nutmeg. , In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the sweet potatoes and half of the apple mixture; repeat layers. Cover and bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
KAREN'S CRANBERRY APPLE SWEET POTATO PACKET
Slices of sweet potatoes, apples, and dried cranberries are baked or grilled in foil with brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon until tender for an easy side dish and no clean up.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F or grill to medium-high.
- Center sweet potatoes, apples and cranberries on sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Combine butter and cinnamon; drizzle over brown sugar.
- Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal making one large foil packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes on a cookie sheet or in a 13x9x2-inch dish OR GRILL 20 to 25 minutes in covered grill until sweet potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.7 calories, Carbohydrate 75.1 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 155.7 mg, Sugar 42.4 g
BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLES AND CRANBERRIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place sweet potatoes in a large baking dish. Top with diced apples, cranberries, and raisins. Pour orange juice over all. Cover tightly with lid or foil. Bake for 1 & 1/4 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
SWEET POTATO, APPLE, AND CRANBERRY BAKE
I have never tried this recipe, but my mom got it from a co-worker. It is supposed to be really good, so we are going to try it soon.
Provided by BeccaB3c
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h
Yield 6-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put sweet potatoes in a large saucepan.
- Add enough water to cover the potatoes.
- Bring to a boil; cover and cook until potatoes are'fork' tender.
- Cool slightly.
- Combine water, sugar, and cranberries in a medium saucepan.
- Cook until cranberries pop.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 13" X 9" X 2" baking dish.
- Layer the sweet potatoes, apple slices, and cooked cranberries in baking dish.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
- Pour water (or orange juice) over top.
- Last, the peacon halves on top.
- Bake in oven for 30 minutes or until tender.
BAKED SWEET POTATO WITH APPLES
Make and share this Baked Sweet Potato with Apples recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Evie3234
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the sweet potatoes,apple and sugar.
- Butter a baking dish and put the potato mixture into it.
- Dot with any remaining butter.
- Cover and bake 40 minutes.
- Uncover and sprinkle with the parsley and zest.
- *Nice served with chicken or pork.
CRANBERRY-APPLE SWEET POTATOES
A few convenience items hurry along prep of this speedy casserole from Nella Parker of Hersey, Michigan. A sweet-and-tangy fruit glaze tops canned sweet potatoes and apple pie filling with delicious results. Serve it alongside roasted meats or take it to a potluck.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread apple pie filling into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with sweet potato slices. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, preserves and marmalade; spread over potatoes. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SWEET POTATO AND APPLE CASSEROLE
This wonderful sweet potato recipe tastes like a dessert. It's always a favorite.
Provided by Tamby Plue
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 25 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, cool and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Layer sweet potatoes, brown sugar mixture and apples in the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, butter and pecans. Sprinkle over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 74.1 mg, Sugar 27.8 g
Tips:
- Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes. Look for potatoes that are about the same size so that they cook evenly.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes well before baking them. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
- Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking. This will help them to cook more evenly.
- Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling them. They will be very hot when they come out of the oven.
- Serve the sweet potatoes with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include butter, sour cream, marshmallows, and nuts.
Conclusion:
Baked sweet potatoes with apples and cranberries is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This dish is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It is also a good source of antioxidants, which can help to protect the body from disease. Baked sweet potatoes with apples and cranberries is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is also a good option for a vegetarian or vegan meal.
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