Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes
These slow cooker sweet potatoes are soft, buttery, and packed with warm caramelized flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a comforting dish that tastes like a homemade holiday dessert. The sweet potatoes slowly cook until perfectly tender, soaking up every bit of the rich brown sugar glaze.
Ingredients:
4 to 5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mini marshmallows or chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions:
Peel the sweet potatoes and place them whole into the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
Pour the sweet mixture evenly over the potatoes.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are very soft.
Carefully slice or lightly mash the potatoes before serving to coat them in the glaze.
If using marshmallows or pecans, sprinkle them on top during the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving Suggestions:
Perfect for holiday dinners or Sunday meals.
Delicious with roasted chicken, turkey, or grilled meat.
Can also be served as a sweet dessert with whipped cream.
Extra Tips:
Add a little maple syrup for deeper flavor.
A pinch of salt helps balance the sweetness.
Leftovers taste amazing reheated the next day.
