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Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

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A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring caramelized sweet potatoes with toasted pecans and warm spices, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (dark or light)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped (toasted if preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop 4 medium sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch chunks.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, and orange zest if using until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add the chopped sweet potatoes to the bowl and gently toss with the sauce until all pieces are coated well.
  4. Pour the coated sweet potatoes and sauce into the slow cooker, spreading them out evenly without packing too tightly.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, checking at 3 hours for tenderness. Cook an additional 30-60 minutes if needed.
  6. About 15 minutes before the end of cooking, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the sweet potatoes and stir gently to combine.
  7. Once done, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm straight from the slow cooker.

Notes

Avoid opening the slow cooker too often to prevent heat loss. Toast pecans separately for extra flavor and crunch. For a caramelized finish, broil cooked sweet potatoes with extra brown sugar and pecans for 3-5 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. Can substitute butter with coconut oil for dairy-free version and maple syrup with honey if desired.

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Keywords: slow cooker, candied sweet potatoes, pecans, holiday recipe, easy side dish, Thanksgiving, Christmas, comfort food

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