Baked Apples with Sweet Potato Stuffing

Ingredients

• 4 large apples, cored and halved
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
3. Place the apple halves in a baking dish. Stuff each apple half with the sweet potato mixture.
4. Bake for 25 minutes or until the apples are tender and the sweet potato mixture is golden brown.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.
• Apples are a good source of vitamin C and have been linked to a lower risk of certain diseases.
• Cinnamon is a spice that has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties.