Crock Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes W Apples
Transform your holiday table with these Crock Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes with Apples—a warm, comforting side dish that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. This slow-cooked delight combines tender slices of sweet potatoes and apples (try Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for a perfect balance of tart and sweet) layered in a rich, buttery glaze made from brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg. Optional pecans add a delightful crunch, elevating both texture and presentation. Perfect for busy holiday prep, this recipe lets your crock pot do the work, yielding a fragrant, crowd-pleasing dish in just 4 hours. Serve this easy, no-fuss sweet potato and apple recipe straight from the crock pot for a show-stopping side that’s ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any autumn-inspired gathering.
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Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 3 medium apples (preferably Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.75 cups brown sugar
- 0.25 cups honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups pecans (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds and set aside.
Step 2
Core and slice the apples into wedges (leave the skin on if desired for texture and color). Set aside.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Spray the inside of a crock pot with non-stick cooking spray or lightly grease it with butter.
Step 5
Layer half of the sweet potatoes in the bottom of the crock pot, followed by half of the apple slices.
Step 6
Drizzle half of the glaze mixture over the first layer. Repeat the layers with the remaining sweet potatoes, apples, and glaze.
Step 7
If using pecans, sprinkle them evenly over the top layer.
Step 8
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours or until the sweet potatoes and apples are tender.
Step 9
Gently stir the mixture before serving to coat the sweet potatoes and apples in the glaze.
Step 10
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1430.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2194.1 |
| Total Fat 90.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 124mg | 0% |
| Sodium 935.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 360.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 37.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 238.5g | |
| Protein 15.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 368.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1085.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories