Slow Cooker Candied Yams

An easy and straightforward recipe for candied sweet potatoes in the crockpot. Cooking in the slow cooker frees up the oven during busy holiday meals.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1.25 cups water
• 0.75 cup pineapple juice
• 0.25 cup salted butter, cubed
• 5 cups yams, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a slow cooker with a slow cooker liner or spray with cooking spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Cook on Low for 2 hours. Stir.

Step 4

Stir cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add to slow cooker and stir to incorporate.

Step 5

Cook until yams are fork-tender and sauce has thickened, about 1 hour more.