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Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake

Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry, cranberry sweet potato bake, sweet potato, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake recipe uses ingredients like maple syrup, vanilla extra, orange zest and dried cranberries! Yes, this sweet potato bake is healthier than traditional sweet potato casserole but don't be fooled because it does not lack in the flavor department!
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Ingredients

  • 3 small sweet potatoes or 2 large
  • ¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted melted
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup (55g) dried cranberries
  • ½ cup (55g) chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Peel and wash your sweet potatoes. Cut into ¼ inch rounds. Place into an 8x8 or 1½ quart baking dish.
  • In a small bowl combine the maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, zest, and vanilla. Pour over sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with dried cranberries. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes or until tender. Remove foil and top with nuts. Return to oven for 5-10 minutes to toast the nuts.

Notes

  1. MAKE AHEAD: Make these sweet potatoes ahead of time and store in the fridge covered for up to 3 days. To reheat remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before warming. Cover with foil and place in a 350 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. 
  2. Can cook at 350°F for 60 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg