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Sweet Potato Cranberry Gratin

A creamy, layered sweet potato gratin with tart cranberries and warm spices, perfect for holiday tables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Gratin Base
  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1.5 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a baking dish.
  2. Warm cream, milk, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over low heat.
  3. Layer half of the sweet potatoes in the dish and sprinkle with cranberries and brown sugar.
  4. Pour some cream mixture over the layer and repeat.
  5. Dot with butter, cover with foil, and bake 35 minutes.
  6. Uncover and bake another 25 minutes until golden and tender.
  7. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Can be assembled a day ahead and baked before serving.