Cranberry Apple and Sweet Potato Packet
Brighten up your dinner table with these Cranberry Apple and Sweet Potato Packets—an irresistible blend of sweet, tart, and earthy flavors baked to perfection in foil packets for easy prep and cleanup. This wholesome recipe combines tender cubes of sweet potato, crisp bites of firm apple, and juicy bursts of fresh cranberries, all lightly glazed with maple syrup and seasoned with warm cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with creamy butter and optional crunchy pecans, these foil packets seal in all the natural sweetness and steam for a melt-in-your-mouth side dish or vegetarian main. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you're craving fall-inspired flavors, this simple yet elegant dish is ready in just 45 minutes with minimal effort and maximum flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Sweet potatoes
- 1 large Apple (firm variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 cup Fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Chopped pecans (optional)
- 4 sheets Aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into small cubes, about 1/2 inch in size.
Core the apple and cut it into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for texture and color.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes, apple pieces, and fresh cranberries.
Drizzle the mixture with maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss to evenly coat.
Prepare 4 sheets of aluminum foil, each approximately 12x12 inches.
Divide the mixture evenly among the foil sheets, placing it in the center of each sheet.
Top each packet with a small pat of butter (about 1/2 tablespoon each) and sprinkle with chopped pecans if using.
Fold the foil over the mixture to create tightly sealed packets, ensuring no gaps for escaping steam.
Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Carefully remove the packets from the oven and let them cool for a minute before opening (beware of hot steam).
Serve warm directly from the packet or transfer to a serving dish for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
932 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 889 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.1 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 510 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
