Grandma's Candied Sweet Potatoes

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A simpler version of those creamy candied sweet potatoes that take you right back to Grandma's holiday table.

Submitted by Brandi Gilbertson
Published on January 6, 2019
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Combine butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. Mix brown sugar and white sugar together in another bowl.

  2. Layer potatoes and sugar mixture in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour the butter mixture over the top.

  3. Cover and cook on Low until tender, about 6 hours.

  4. Remove 1/3 of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and pour into a saucepan; whisk in cornstarch. Bring to a boil and cook until thick, about 5 minutes. Pour over potatoes and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

367 Calories
5g Fat
80g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 367
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 80g 29%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 49g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 645mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.