Crock Pot Apple Spiced Yams
Transform your fall and holiday meals with the warm, comforting flavors of Crock Pot Apple Spiced Yams. This effortless slow-cooker recipe combines tender yams and tart apples layered with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of pure maple syrup for a perfectly spiced and subtly sweet side dish. The buttery layers melt together as they cook low and slow, creating a luscious, caramelized glaze that's ideal for pairing with roasted turkey or ham. Garnished with crunchy pecans for an optional nutty finish, this make-ahead dish is perfect for busy holiday feasts or cozy weeknight dinners. With minimal prep and a heavenly aroma that fills your kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite!
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs yams (peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.25 cup chopped pecans (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Peel and slice the yams into 1/2-inch thick rounds, and set them aside.
Step 2
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples, and set them aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 4
Lightly coat the inside of your crock pot with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Step 5
Place a layer of yam slices on the bottom of the crock pot, followed by a layer of apples. Sprinkle a portion of the brown sugar mixture over the apples and dot with a few pieces of cubed butter.
Step 6
Repeat the layering process (yams, apples, brown sugar, butter) until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of apples and brown sugar on top.
Step 7
Drizzle the maple syrup evenly over the layers. Add the water to the bottom of the crock pot for moisture.
Step 8
Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 4 hours, or until the yams are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Step 9
Stir gently before serving to mix the syrupy juices. Garnish with chopped pecans if desired.
Step 10
Serve warm as a delicious side dish for any fall or holiday meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2350.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2982.9 |
| Total Fat 69.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 125.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 750.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 581.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 77.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 175.2g | |
| Protein 26.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 28.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 413.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 12205.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories