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Cooked yams in rich colored sauce in the slow cooker
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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 Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

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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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

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