Wash and dry your sweet potatoes. Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges, keeping the skin on. To cut the sweet potatoes, cut down the center lengthwise. Then place the sweet potatoes on their flat sides. Cut into wedges. Cutting the sweet potatoes will take some strength for they are on the harder side, be careful not to cut yourself. Add to the slow cooker.
Pour over the melted butter and orange juice. Sprinkle over the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
Toss the wedges around in the seasoning, butter and juice to evenly coat.
Place the lid on the slow cooker.
Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-7 without opening the lid during the cooking time.
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Notes
Can I use maple syrup or honey instead of brown sugar?
Yes, use your favorite sweetener in this instead of brown sugar.
Two tablespoons of maple or brown sugar will be the perfect amount to compliment the sweet potatoes.
Would this recipe work with squash?
You can use cut up acorn squash or butternut squash with this recipe.