Grandma's Candied Sweet Potatoes

Bring back memories of grandma's table during the holidays with this easy slow cooker recipe for candied sweet potatoes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 367 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. Mix brown sugar and white sugar together in another bowl.

Step 2

Layer potatoes and sugar mixture in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour the butter mixture over the top.

Step 3

Cover and cook on Low until tender, about 6 hours.

Step 4

Remove 1/3 of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and pour into a saucepan; whisk in cornstarch. Bring to a boil and cook until thick, about 5 minutes. Pour over potatoes and serve.