Slow Cooker Candied Yams

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An easy slow cooker recipe for candied yams or sweet potatoes. Cooking in the crockpot frees up your oven, especially during the holidays when you can't decide what to put in the oven first. It can be made 2 to 3 days in advance and reheated in the microwave.

Submitted by Yoly

Updated on July 17, 2024

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

3 hrs

Total Time:

3 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

5 cups yams, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup salted butter, cubed
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Directions

Line a slow cooker with a slow cooker liner or grease with cooking spray.
Place yams in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with water, brown sugar, pineapple juice, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to evenly distribute sauce.
Cook on Low for 2 hours. Stir.
Stir cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add to slow cooker and stir to incorporate.
Cook until yams are fork-tender and sauce has thickened, about 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

396	Calories
8g	Fat
78g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 396
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sodium 79mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 78g	28%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 40g
Protein 2g	4%
Vitamin C 25mg	27%
Calcium 65mg	5%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 1121mg	24%

* 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.

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