Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin: A Comforting Family Delight
A delicious and comforting dish featuring sweet potatoes layered with tart cranberries, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes.
- In a large bowl, mix the cranberries, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, butter, and salt.
- Layer the sweet potatoes in a baking dish, alternating with the cranberry mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of allspice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato, Cranberry, Gratin, Comfort Food