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Cozy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Apples

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A warm and inviting fall comfort food featuring roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with tender cinnamon-spiced apples, perfect for cozy breakfasts, light dinners, or seasonal side dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium sweet potatoes (6–8 ounces each)
  • 2 medium apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala), peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free option)
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: chopped pecans or walnuts, Greek yogurt or vanilla cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during roasting.
  2. Place the sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet and roast for about 45-50 minutes, or until tender and easily pierced with a knife.
  3. While the potatoes roast, peel, core, and dice the apples into roughly ½-inch cubes. Toss them in a mixing bowl with cinnamon, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the apple mixture and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened but still hold their shape. Stir in maple syrup during the last minute of cooking.
  5. Once sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them open lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Fluff the insides with a fork to create a soft bed for the filling.
  6. Spoon the cinnamon apples generously into each sweet potato. Add optional toppings like chopped nuts or a dollop of yogurt if desired.

Notes

To speed up cooking, microwave sweet potatoes for 5-7 minutes before roasting. Keep heat medium to medium-low when sautéing apples to avoid mushy texture. Lemon juice brightens apples and keeps color vibrant. Optional toppings add texture and flavor. Can be made vegan by swapping butter with coconut oil and using coconut yogurt.

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Keywords: sweet potatoes, cinnamon apples, fall recipe, comfort food, roasted sweet potatoes, easy dinner, vegan option, gluten-free

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