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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Holidays » Slow Cooker Candied Yams

Slow Cooker Candied Yams

by Sarah Olson on November 4, 2019 | Updated June 19, 2022 19 Comments

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Forget the canned stuff this year! Make the best Slow Cooker Candied Yams from scratch with this easy recipe.

Hello! I am sharing a holiday side dish today for you. My husband adores southern style candied yams and I finally took the time to make them from fresh yams, from scratch!

Candied yams in the slow cooker in rich brown sauce with orange pot holder next to it.

In years past I’ve been delegated to pick up the canned yams and often I can’t find them. Now that I know how easy it is to make these from fresh yams, I won’t have to go searching for canned.

How to make Candied Yams:

  • Start with thick-sliced red garnet yams (peeled).
  • Add a cornstarch and water slurry, melted butter, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and molasses. Wait to add the brown sugar.
  • Full ingredients amounts in the recipe card below.
raw yams ready to cook in the slow cooker.

How long do I cook in the slow cooker?

  • Cook on HIGH for 4 hours, the yams will break apart very easily and thicken even more after being stirred.
  • After the cooking time is up, add the brown sugar and stir.
cooked candied yams in the slow cooker.

I don’t have a slow cooker, how do I make yams?

Here are my recommended recipes for if you don’t have a slow cooker.

  • Baked Candied Yams or try Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
  • Stove-top Candied Sweet Potatoes
cooked yams in the slow cooker with wooden spoon in them.

How long will these keep on the warm setting after being cooked?

  • These candied yams will keep for 2-3 hours on the warm setting.
  • Stir them often and add water if they seem to thicken too much.
pumpkin shaped crock with yams in them.

Stay tuned the next few weeks and I will be sharing more holiday recipes. Have a great week!

More slow cooker holiday recipes:

  • Slow Cooker Bacon Green Bean Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Candied Carrots
  • Slow Cooker Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Slow Cooker Candied Yams

4.50 from 12 votes
Sweet and syrupy candied yams are perfect for your holiday dinner and easily made in the slow cooker!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 364kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs. red garnet yams
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup melted salted butter (1 stick)
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp. molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (add at the end)
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Instructions:

  • Peel the yams and slice into 1 inch slices. Add to the slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the water and cornstarch. Add to the slow cooker.
  • Add the butter, molasses, vanilla, cinnamon cloves and salt. Wait to add the brown sugar. Stir.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • After the cooking time is done, add the brown sugar and gently stir.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

How long can I keep these yams after they are doine cooking on the warm setting?
  • These candied yams can keep on the warm setting for 2-3 hours on the warm setting after being cook.
  • Stir the yams often and add water if they seem to thicken too much.
 

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 1288mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 25.8mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1.1mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Deanna says

      November 24, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      This is my go to for candied yams and the dish I’m specifically asked to make every Thanksgiving and Christmas! It’s a family favorite!

      Reply
    2. Marsha says

      June 9, 2022 at 1:12 pm

      1 star
      My nemesis is candied yams. I’ve tried everything and end up with soup….just like this. How can you allude to it being “too thick”. I thought this is my recipe! Ha, soup, so disappointed.

      Reply
    3. Diane says

      December 23, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      4 stars
      Can I leave molasses out? I’m making now and don’t have it thanks

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 23, 2021 at 4:08 pm

        Yes! They will be still great.

        Reply
    4. Steven says

      November 13, 2021 at 2:39 pm

      Do you use whole cloves

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 13, 2021 at 2:53 pm

        I use ground. I will add that to the recipe.

        Reply
    5. Laurie Hitsman says

      September 13, 2021 at 9:42 am

      Why is brown sugar add at end

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 13, 2021 at 12:46 pm

        I did that since it’s a thicker recipe. I didn’t want it burning on the edges.

        Reply
    6. Gregstuart says

      December 13, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      Can you use canned yams?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 13, 2020 at 8:26 pm

        Yes, but I would cut the time in half.

        Reply
    7. Ryann says

      November 25, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      4 stars
      Can this be done the night before?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 25, 2020 at 4:52 pm

        I don’t see why not!

        Reply
    8. Crystal says

      November 25, 2020 at 4:24 pm

      Can these be cooked on a low setting?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 25, 2020 at 4:52 pm

        Yes, it will take a few hours longer.

        Reply
    9. Chris says

      November 20, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      These look delicious! I’m absolutely making these for thanksgiving. Do you know if these will freeze well?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 20, 2020 at 3:01 pm

        I think they will freeze fine!

        Reply
    10. Nesha says

      November 21, 2018 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      Hello there, do I need to use salted or unsalted butter?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 21, 2018 at 10:49 am

        I used salted

        Reply

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