POTLUCK CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

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To make it easier to bring this traditional southern staple to a potluck or gathering, I updated it so that it can be cooked in a slow cooker. It's hard to go wrong with candied sweet potatoes when it comes to pleasing a crowd. -Deirdre Dee Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
8 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine sugars. In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, layer a third of the sweet potatoes; sprinkle with a third of the sugar mixture. Repeat layers twice. In a small bowl, combine the butter, vanilla and salt; drizzle over potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender., Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a serving dish; keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Spoon over sweet potatoes. , Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Raheel Yaqoob
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These candied sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. They're easy to make and they always look so festive.


Syed Jamal
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I've tried this recipe a few times and I can never get the glaze to turn out right. It always ends up being too runny.


Nyasha Ngwerume
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These candied sweet potatoes are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Melody Mcmanus
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I tried this recipe and I was really surprised. The glaze is what really makes this dish.


Sheelongo Tiofelus
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These candied sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. They're easy to make and they always look so festive.


Divel Gaming
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can use different spices to change up the flavor.


Zakari Nafiu
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These candied sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.


Umer Zaman
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I'm not a fan of candied yams, but these candied sweet potatoes were amazing! The glaze was the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Firoj Khan
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These candied sweet potatoes are a little time-consuming to make, but they're totally worth it. They're so delicious and they're always a hit at potlucks.


Aishu Rana
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of sweet potatoes and different spices, and it always turns out great.


Mian Farooq
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These candied sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. They're easy to make and they always look so festive.


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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The glaze is what really makes this dish.


Vishal Bramhankar
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These candied sweet potatoes are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Luul haji Dahiir
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I've tried this recipe a few times and I can never get the glaze to turn out right. It always ends up being too runny.


Michael Rauch
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These candied sweet potatoes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Aj Trull
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sweet potatoes turned out perfectly. They were the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Hanna Sakr
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Candied sweet potatoes are my new favorite side dish! They're so delicious and easy to make.


The Drain king Brian Cochran
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I also like to add a little bit of chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.


rojhat racho
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sweet potatoes are perfectly tender and the glaze is addictive.


Abigail Solomons
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These candied sweet potatoes were a hit at my potluck! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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