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Candied Yams in a serving bowl.

Easy Slow Cooker Candied Yams or Sweet Potatoes

Creating Easy Slow Cooker Candied Yams or Sweet Potatoes is a breeze, and the result is a delectable side dish that everyone will love. It's a great traditional Holiday Season dish!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 283 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 medium size yams or sweet potatoes, washed, peeled, and cut into large cubes
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1½ cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Place a slow cooker liner in your Crockpot.
  • Add prepared yams, or sweet potatoes to the bottom of the slow cooker. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar, vanilla extract, and top with mini marshmallows.
  • Cover the slow cooker and set it to the low heat setting. Allow the candied yams, or sweet potatoes, to cook for 4 - 6 hours, or until they are tender and caramelized to your liking.
  • If possible, stir the sweet potatoes occasionally to ensure that the sauce coats them evenly and that they cook uniformly.
  • Transfer to serving dish. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 61mgFiber: 6gSugar: 18g
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