Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Apples (Printable)
Oven-baked sweet potatoes filled with cinnamon apples, crunchy walnuts and a touch of maple for a cozy vegetarian dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Fruit
01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes
02 - 2 large apples, diced (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
→ Nuts & Seeds
03 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
→ Dairy & Alternatives
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan alternative
→ Sweeteners & Flavorings
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
10 - Fresh parsley, chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub sweet potatoes, pierce each several times with a fork, and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until completely tender.
02 - While sweet potatoes bake, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until apples are softened. Stir in walnuts and maple syrup; cook for 2 additional minutes, then remove from heat.
03 - Once baked sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, make a lengthwise slit down the center of each and gently open. Fluff the interior flesh with a fork.
04 - Evenly spoon the apple-walnut filling into each sweet potato. Top with dried cranberries and fresh parsley if desired.
05 - Serve immediately as a main course or hearty side dish.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This sweet potato dish feels cozy enough for a weeknight yet is special enough for a dinner party.
- The filling’s mix of apples, walnuts, and maple syrup is truly foolproof—just assemble and let the oven do the work.
02 -
- Once, I didn’t poke the sweet potatoes—don’t skip it, or you might have an oven mess to remember.
- Tossing the apple filling with butter before adding the syrup gives a glossier, richer finish than rushing them all together at once.
03 -
- Toast the walnuts briefly in a dry pan before adding for unbeatable crunch and aroma.
- Warming your maple syrup slightly before drizzling makes the filling glossy and easier to mix.