101 Autumn Recipes
Maple-Topped Sweet Potato Skins6 sweet potatoes1/2 c. cream cheese,    softened1/4 c. sour cream2 t. cinnamon, divided2 t. nutmeg, divided2 t. ground ginger,    divided2 c. chopped walnuts or    pecans3 T. butter, softened1/4 c. brown sugar, packedGarnish: warm maple syrup,    additional nutsPierce  potatoes with a fork. Bake at 400 degrees or microwave on high setting until tender; cool. Slice each potato in half lengthwise; scoop out baked insides, keeping skins intact. Place potato skins on an ungreased baking sheet. Mash baked potato in a bowl until smooth; add cream cheese, sour cream and one teaspoon each of spices. Mix well and spoon into potato skins. In a bowl, mix nuts, butter, brown sugar and remaining spices; sprinkle over top. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.  Drizzle with warm maple syrup; garnish as desired. Makes one dozen.