Best 13 Colorful Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a vibrant and wholesome culinary experience with our delightful Colorful Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake. This delectable dish combines the vibrant colors of cranberries with the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, creating a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The addition of aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger adds a warm and inviting flavor, while a hint of honey provides a subtle sweetness that perfectly complements the tangy cranberries. This recipe is not only visually appealing but also incredibly nutritious, offering an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Accompanying this main dish are three equally enticing recipes: a creamy and comforting Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup, a zesty and refreshing Cranberry Orange Relish, and a simple yet elegant Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Olive Oil and Herbs. These recipes are carefully curated to provide a well-rounded and flavorful meal that caters to diverse tastes and dietary preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET POTATO CRANBERRY BAKE



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In October, my husband helps harvest cranberries at a friend's bogs, so I have access to the very freshest ingredients. Their bold autumn flavor pairs up perfectly with sweet potatoes to make a seasonal side dish my family looks forward to. -Jill Doyle, Kingston, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large sweet potatoes
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup orange juice
TOPPING:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 20-30 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-in. slices. , Place half in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the cranberries, brown sugar and butter. Repeat layers. Pour orange juice over top. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, until topping is golden brown, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO BAKE



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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

2 large sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 medium apples, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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.

CRANBERRY-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • On a baking sheet, toss together the sweet potatoes, oil and some salt and pepper. Roast until the potatoes are golden brown and cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • In the meantime, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, reduce the cranberry juice by half. Add the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon, stirring to dissolve and incorporate.
  • When the potatoes come out of the oven, add them to a large bowl. Pour the glaze over top and toss to coat completely. Serve topped with the toasted almonds.

CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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This quick and easy casserole combines two traditional holiday foods, sweet potatoes and cranberries, into one delicious dish.

Provided by Bruce's Yams

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Bruce's® Yams

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) can whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 (29 ounce) cans Bruce's Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes in Syrup, drained
1 ½ cups slightly crushed cornflakes
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread cranberry sauce into the bottom of a 6-cup casserole dish.
  • Spoon sweet potato chunks over the top.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the cornflake crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and pumpkin spice. Scatter evenly over the top of the potatoes and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 165.9 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

SWEET POTATO CRANBERRY BAKE



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My father's mother made this every year for our Thanksgiving dinner. It is not Thanksgiving to me without this dish. I do not like the tartness of most cranberry dishes, and sweet potatoes can be bland by themselves. This dish combines both to make a great all-in-one dish. When I take this dish to another person's home, I bake the first time and add the yams, cover, and then wait to heat until I am at their house.

Provided by Erika Glasco

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package whole cranberries
1 small unpeeled orange, sliced
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
½ cup pecan pieces
¼ cup orange juice
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground mace
1 (40 ounce) can cut yams, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine cranberries, orange slices, sugar, pecans, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mace in a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cranberries soften, about 30 minutes. Stir yams into cranberry mixture and continue baking until heated through, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 25.4 mg, Sugar 38.3 g

WINNING CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO BAKE



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This recipe is a different - and tasty - way to serve sweet potatoes. It goes well with ham, turkey or chicken.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cans (15 ounces each) cut sweet potatoes, drained
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup orange marmalade, warmed

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cranberries and pecans; spoon marmalade over top. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET POTATO CRANBERRY CASSEROLE



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I love sweet potatoes and yams. The flavor of the sweet and tart of the cranberries is perfect in this dish. This is another recipe I obtained from a cookbook called "Savoring Cape Cod" offered by the Audubon in Wellfleet, MA Submitted by Doris B. Miller

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 good sized sweet potatoes or yams, boiled, peeled, and cut in 3/4-inch slices
1 12 ounce package fresh cranberries
1 1/4 -1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 c pecan halves
1/4 c orange juice
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Combine cranberries, sugar, pecan halves, orange juice and spices in a 2-quart casserole. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes. Stir potatoes into cranberry mixture and bake 15 minutes or until heated through. Serves 8

CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO BREAD



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I love to bake and this healthy bread is moist and so flavorful. I often make two loaves at a time and give one as a gift. -Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • Toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, spices, baking soda and remaining all-purpose flour. In another bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, eggs, oil and extracts. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries. , Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LAYERED SWEET POTATO AND CRANBERRY CASSEROLE



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I tried this casserole for Thanksgiving and was very pleased with it. It is lighter than the traditional sweet potato casserole and fresher tasting, too. It is an easy casserole to put together but it does take a bit of time to layer the sweet potato slices. However, it is worth it because the end result is very attractive. Usually I follow a recipe exactly the first time I am making it. But in this case, I have to admit to increasing the amounts of brown sugar and cranberries used in the layering. I upped the brown sugar to about 2/3 cup and the cranberries to 1-1/2 cups easily -- maybe a little more. Didn't hurt the casserole a bit! The time for baking or boiling the potatoes is not figured into the timing because it can be done a day or two ahead of time.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large sweet potatoes (about 3-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (I used more)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Bake the potatoes in a 350 degree F. oven for about an hour or until tender. I actually baked 5 potatoes and found I needed the extra one for the casserole. You may also boil the potatoes, but I find baking them gives a sweeter taste; also, they peel easier. Drain potatoes if they were boiled. In either case let the potatoes cool enough to handle and peel the potatoes. You can do this step a day or two ahead of time. Place potatoes in a covered container and refrigerate.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the potatoes in 1/4-inch slices. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and layer the slices in the dish, overlapping them slightly. You'll have 3 or 4 vertical rows depending on how "fat" your potatoes are.
  • Sprinkle the potatoes with half the brown sugar; dot with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. Top with 1/2 of the cranberries. Repeat layers, using remaining brown sugar and cranberries. Pour orange juice over the top of the casserole.
  • Cover casserole and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Combine the walnuts, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cinnamon; stir well. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the casserole and return to the oven. Bake, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 73, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 19.6, Protein 2.3

SWEET POTATO CRANBERRY CAKE



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This convenient recipe uses items you have in your pantry, like sweet potatoes, cranberries, coconut and chocolate chips. Everyone will enjoy this delicious dessert! -Amie Valpone, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sweet potatoes, buttermilk, eggs, oil and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 28-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and chili powder. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with cranberries, coconut and chocolate chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MAPLE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH CRANBERRIES



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Maple-baked sweet potatoes with a berry snap of cranberries.

Provided by Blue Buddha

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
1 cup Grade A maple syrup
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or to taste
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
8 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place whole sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat maple syrup and brown sugar in a small saucepan to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by just about half. Add cranberries and return to a boil. Cook until berries are popping open. Add butter and dried thyme; remove from the heat.
  • Slice cooled sweet potatoes into 1-inch rounds. Transfer to an 8x12-inch glass baking dish and arrange so potatoes are standing nearly on their sides and stacked like fallen dominoes. Stir hot syrup mixture, then pour it over the sweet potatoes, dispersing the cranberries as evenly as possible.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until berries on top begin to caramelize, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish each serving with a sprig of thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 67.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 71.9 mg, Sugar 37.8 g

GLAZED CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO BREAD



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This recipe stars one of our state's crops. Topped with an easy orange glaze, slices of the moist bread make a sweet snack to enjoy anytime. -Sweet Potato Festival Committee, Vardaman, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-2/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten,
2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2/3 cup canola oil
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Glaze:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, pie spice, baking powder and salt. In another large bowl, combine the eggs, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans. , Pour into 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55-60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY-PECAN SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



Cranberry-Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole image

Pecans, cranberries and sweet potatoes, oh my! This side will vanish before your eyes once you put it out.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mashed sweet potato
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sweet potato, sugar, cranberries, butter, egg and vanilla. Transfer to a greased shallow 2-cup baking dish., Combine the pecans, brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Don't peel the sweet potatoes: The skin is packed with nutrients and helps the potatoes hold their shape while baking.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork: This helps them cook evenly and prevents them from bursting.
  • Use a variety of cranberries: Fresh, frozen, or dried cranberries can all be used in this recipe. If using dried cranberries, be sure to soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before using.
  • Add some spices: A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger adds a warm, festive flavor to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the sweet potatoes: They should be tender but still hold their shape.

Conclusion:

This colorful cranberry sweet potato bake is a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for any holiday meal. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts and hostesses. The sweet potatoes are roasted until tender and then topped with a tangy cranberry sauce. The combination of sweet and tart flavors is sure to please everyone at the table.

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