Slow Cooker Candied Yams
Sweet and syrupy candied yams are perfect for your holiday dinner and easily made in the slow cooker!
Servings: 12
Calories: 364kcal
Equipment
- 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)
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: 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