APPLE & PECAN STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

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We first made this side dish for a beef cook-off my sister-in-law entered-our beef didn't win, but we won best sides! -Jennifer Kuehn, Avon, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each)
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 medium apple, chopped
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Scrub potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Place on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 45-60 minutes or until tender. , When cool enough to handle, cut off a thin slice from the top of each potato; discard. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in. thick shells; transfer to a large bowl. Mash pulp with butter, adding brown sugar and orange zest. Fold in apple and pecans., Spoon into potato shells. Return to baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Jalal Jalal
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These stuffed sweet potatoes are a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. They're also a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Ashely Mcqueen
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The filling was so flavorful and the sweet potatoes were roasted to perfection. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Sbongile Ndlela
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These stuffed sweet potatoes are the perfect fall comfort food. They're hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sweet potatoes.


Ahmed Kaddour
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I made these stuffed sweet potatoes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer.


Yaseen Sheik
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The filling is so sweet and flavorful that they'll forget they're eating sweet potatoes.


snivygamer45 oof
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook sweet potatoes, and this recipe is a great option. The filling is sweet and flavorful, and the sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


leza A S
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These stuffed sweet potatoes are a great way to use up leftover apples and pecans. They're also a healthy and delicious snack or meal.


Ronia Duminy
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The apples, pecans, and sweet potatoes all complement each other perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sweet potatoes.


Alfred Florence
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I would recommend serving it with a side of roasted vegetables.


nikos zervas
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I made these for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge hit! The filling was perfectly sweet and the sweet potatoes were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again next year.


Dm Munna363
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These stuffed sweet potatoes are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nana Osei Bonsu
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I like to add a little bit of cinnamon to the filling for extra flavor.


Axmed Zuldaan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would recommend using a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, to add different flavors to the filling.


Robert chisom Akasonye
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The filling was so flavorful and the sweet potatoes were roasted to perfection.


Thabo Mokale
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This is one of my favorite fall recipes. The combination of apples, pecans, and sweet potatoes is just perfect. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Tommye Cauthen
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I especially liked the contrast between the sweet potatoes and the tangy cranberries.


shangita sarkar
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These stuffed sweet potatoes were a hit with my family! The filling was sweet and nutty, while the sweet potatoes were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this recipe again.