Crockpot Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes is a must every holiday. We usually make Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe on the stove top but making them in the slow cooker saves me oven space and time.

This side dish recipe is loaded with flavor and cooked in a sweet glaze that thickens as it cooks. If you love this recipe, try Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes and Hasselback Sweet Potatoes.

Why This Recipe Works

Candied sweet potatoes make the perfect side dish for the holidays but we also have made them for an easy side when we grill out. Sweet Potatoes have a natural sweet flavor but cooking in the brown sugar glaze enhances the sweetness for even more flavor.

You can even add mini marshmallows for a true yams recipe.

Ingredients

• Sweet Potatoes – Peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• Pure Maple Syrup – You can also use Honey
• Brown Sugar – Learn How to Make Brown Sugar

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How to Make Candied Sweet Potatoes in the Crockpot

Step 1 – Place the sweet potato chunks in the slow cooker.

Step 2 – In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3 – Pour this mixture over the sweet potatoes in the slow cooker, stirring gently to coat.

Step 4 – Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Stir in the chopped pecans and vanilla extract.

• Step 5 – Uncover and cook for an additional 30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly and the pecans to toast.
• Step 6 – Gently stir the fork tender sweet potatoes, being careful not to mash them.
• Step 7 – Serve hot, spooning extra sauce from the bottom of the slow cooker over the sweet potatoes. Enjoy! 

Expert Tips

• Cooking – We usually cook on low but you can also cook on High for 2-3 hours.
• Sweet Potato Size – Try to cut the sweet potatoes into uniformly sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
• Sauce Thickness – If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can transfer it to a saucepan after cooking and simmer it on the stovetop to reduce it further.

Serving Suggestions

Candied Sweet Potatoes make the perfect side dish for your holiday meal. It pairs perfectly with Christmas Ham, Christmas Turkey, Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe and Slow Cooker Prime Rib.

We also serve these sides Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Casserole, Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe and 30 Minute Dinner Rolls.