Apple-Pecan-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 32 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
4 medium-size sweet potatoes (3 1/2 lb.) |
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans |
1/4 cup butter |
1 large rome beauty apple, chopped |
1/4 cup golden raisins |
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
Directions:
1. Place potatoes on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until tender.
2. Heat nuts in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes or until toasted. Remove from skillet.
3. Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple and raisins; sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until apple is tender. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.
4. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop pulp into a large bowl, leaving shells intact. Add apple mixture to pulp in bowl; stir until blended. Spoon mixture into shells. Place on baking sheet.
5. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Top with nuts.
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