CRANBERRY-WALNUT SWEET POTATOES

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If you ask me, the best part of a holiday dinner is the sweet potatoes! You can make the sauce up to a day ahead-just leave out the walnuts until you're ready to serve. -Mary Wilhelm, Sparta, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup cranberry juice
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub sweet potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Bake 1 hour or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in cranberries, syrup, cranberry juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until berries pop, stirring occasionally. Stir in walnuts and mustard; heat through., When cool enough to handle, cut each potato lengthwise in half; sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Top with cranberry mixture; sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Landon Hollis
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Yum!


Farazaleeyofficial
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5 stars!


Mahfuja Fariha
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This recipe is a keeper. Will definitely be making it again and again.


Bakir Aliyu
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of nuts and even added a bit of chopped bacon to the topping. Always delicious!


DARK QUEEN
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Mimi Melo
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Perfect balance of flavors. The sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the topping was just the right amount of sweetness and crunch.


Gugulethu Lethu
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This is my go-to recipe for Thanksgiving. Always gets rave reviews.


Usagi Himioki
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I made this for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Joel Njus
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Not a fan of walnuts, so I substituted pecans instead. Turned out great!


legomation
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I added a bit of extra maple syrup to the topping and it was divine. The sweetness of the cranberries and the crunch of the walnuts was the perfect complement to the creamy sweet potatoes.


Malik AsadAli
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This dish is so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


Buba Njie
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The perfect recipe for a fall gathering. The sweet potatoes were moist and flavorful, and the cranberry-walnut topping added a festive flair.


HEIVA PIRMOHAMMADI
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors was incredible. Will definitely make this again.


loreni Martinez
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Followed the recipe exactly and the result was amazing. The sweet potatoes were cooked to perfection and the cranberry-walnut topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Kargbo Morlai
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OMG! These sweet potatoes were the star of our Thanksgiving dinner. The cranberries and walnuts added a perfect balance of tartness and crunch. Highly recommend!