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Slow Cooker Candied Yams
Sweet and syrupy candied yams are perfect for your holiday dinner and easily made in the slow cooker!
Prep Time
15
mins
Cook Time
4
hrs
Total Time
4
hrs
15
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
candied yams
Servings:
12
Calories:
364
kcal
Author:
Sarah Olson
Equipment
Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger
Ingredients
4
lbs.
red garnet yams
1 1/2
cups
water
2
Tbsp.
cornstarch
1
tsp.
cinnamon
1/4
tsp.
cloves
1/8
tsp.
salt
1/2
cup
melted butter
(1 stick)
1/2
tsp.
vanilla
1
Tbsp.
molasses
1 1/2
cups
brown sugar
(add at the end)
US Customary
-
Metric
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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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
Calories:
364
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
72
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
20
mg
|
Sodium:
111
mg
|
Potassium:
1288
mg
|
Fiber:
6
g
|
Sugar:
28
g
|
Vitamin A:
445
IU
|
Vitamin C:
25.8
mg
|
Calcium:
58
mg
|
Iron:
1.1
mg