5 from 3 votes
Crockpot Candied Sweet Potatoes
Can sweet potatoes actually get any sweeter? Absolutely they can!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
407 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- orange optional, zest from 1
- 4 1/2 pounds sweet potato peeled and cut into 1-inch thick slices
- 1/3 cup butter cubed, unsalted
- pecans optional, toasted, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and orange zest (if using) in a small bowl.
- Place a layer of sweet potatoes in the crock-pot, dot with butter, and sprinkle on some of the sugar mixture. Repeat layering until all potatoes and sugar mixture are used.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender and glazed. Stir to evenly coat them with the syrupy mixture.
- Serve the candied sweet potatoes warm. Sprinkle with toasted pecans just before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
407kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
926mg
(20%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
36441IU
(729%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 926mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 36441IU | 729% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.