Crockpot Candied Yams
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8 side servings
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Calories
199 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
African-American Fusion
Crockpot Candied Yams
Description
The Crockpot Candied Yams recipe centers around peeled and chopped sweet potatoes cooked gently in a slow cooker. Brown sugar and butter create a luscious base while the addition of ground cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and kosher salt deepen the flavor profile with aromatic warmth and a subtle savory balance.
Cooking the ingredients together on high heat for several hours allows the yams to soften thoroughly and the sugar to turn into a thick syrup coating each piece. This method requires occasional stirring midway to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
Serve the candied yams hot as a comforting side, especially fitting alongside roasted meats or festive spreads. The butter contributes richness while the spices lend a classic autumnal touch.
Stored properly in an airtight container, leftovers keep up to four days and can be reheated gently in an oven to maintain their texture and warmth. This recipe’s slow cooker convenience frees stove space and makes preparation straightforward.
Ingredients
- 5 sweet potato peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves ground
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 8 tbsp butter salted or unsalted
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients into your slow cooker.
- Set the slow cooker on 'high' for 3-4 hours, and cover with its lid.
- Stir all the ingredients after 2 hours and put the lid back on.
- At 3 hours, check the candied yams for tenderness. If not soft, keep cooking for another hour.
- Serve the candied yams hot.
Notes
- Store leftover candied yams and their syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- To reheat, place the yams in a casserole dish and warm in a 325°F oven for about 10 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8side servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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