Baked Apples with Sweet Potato Stuffing

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These baked apples are stuffed with a sweet potato, pineapple and pecan filling and topped with marshmallows.

Submitted by Beverly
Updated on August 8, 2022
3
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 6 baking apples - peeled and cored

  • ½ cup cinnamon red hot candies

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained

  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

  • 6 large marshmallows

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the candies and water. Stir until candies are dissolved.

  3. Add the apples and baste frequently until apples begin to soften. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

  4. Mix together the sweet potatoes, brown sugar, pineapple and pecans.

  5. Stuff the cooled apples with the sweet potato mixture. Mound any remaining mixture on top of apples.

  6. Place in 4 quart casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes; place a marshmallow on each apple, return to oven and cook until marshmallows are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

379 Calories
4g Fat
87g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 379
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 89mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 87g 32%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 52g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 633mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.