Best 3 Slow Cooker Spiced Sweet Potatoes With Pecans Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our slow-cooker spiced sweet potatoes with pecans. These tender and caramelized sweet potatoes, infused with aromatic spices, will tantalize your taste buds. The pecans add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, creating a perfect balance of textures. Our collection of recipes caters to various dietary preferences, including a vegan option. Dive into the goodness of slow-cooked sweet potatoes, where each bite promises a burst of sweet and savory delight.

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SLOW COOKER MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH SPICY PECAN TOPPING



Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Spicy Pecan Topping image

These sweet potatoes cook in the slow cooker, leaving your stove and oven free for other dishes. The spicy pecan topping may be made while the potatoes cook, or up to 3 weeks ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 4h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup orange juice
⅓ cup light brown sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon Crystallized Ginger (Dried) FSP
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons heavy cream
kosher salt to taste
1 sprig fresh mint

Steps:

  • Place sweet potato chunks into a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Stir orange juice, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, orange zest, and ginger in a bowl. Pour over the sweet potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on Low until sweet potatoes are very tender, 4 to 5 hours. Stir every hour. Cooking time will vary with the size of the chunks and the age of the sweet potatoes.
  • Meanwhile, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine candied ginger, salt, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set spice mixture aside.
  • Heat pecans in a nonstick pan until lightly toasted, stirring or shaking the pan constantly, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter and stir until melted. Mix in spice mixture and stir until pecans are coated. Sprinkle with brown sugar and water and mix to coat all the pecans. Cook until liquid evaporates, stirring constantly, about 2 more minutes.
  • Spread out pecans on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and allow to cool.
  • Use a hand mixer or potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cream, and salt. Lightly chop the cooled pecans and sprinkle on top. Garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 127.2 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

SLOW COOKER CANDIED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE (WITH MARSHMALLOWS)



Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe (with Marshmallows) image

Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes are so simple and delicious. Throw them in the crock pot in the morning and let them slowly cook all day long while you prepare your other dishes.

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Side Dish

Time 4h16m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 sweet potatoes (peeled and sliced )
½ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup brown sugar
2 cups mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spread chopped sweet potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine orange juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and brown sugar.
  • Pour over the top of the sweet potatoes and place lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3.
  • Once cooked, pour all the contents from your slow cooker into a baking dish.
  • Top with marshmallows and broil in oven until marshmallows are golden brown (mine took about 45 seconds!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 400 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 36 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECAN TOPPING



Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping image

My niece is allergic to cinnamon, so I came up with this variation of a classic sweet potato casserole with pecans recipe. This recipe is for a 3-quart slow cooker, but it can be easily doubled for a 6-quart slow cooker. I prefer to use fresh mashed sweet potatoes as it makes the recipe less sweet, but canned will also work.

Provided by a girl in AZ

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
¾ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 3-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Combine potatoes, white sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cardamom in a large bowl. Beat using an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add whipping cream and stir well. Pour into the prepared slow cooker.
  • Combine pecans, 3/4 cup brown sugar, flour, and 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
  • Cover and cook on High, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 159.4 mg, Sugar 36 g

Tips:

  • Choose firm and evenly-shaped sweet potatoes for the best results.
  • Use a variety of spices to add flavor to the sweet potatoes, such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of maple syrup or honey to taste.
  • If you don't have pecans, you can use other nuts such as walnuts or almonds.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes as a side dish or as a main course with grilled chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

These slow-cooker spiced sweet potatoes with pecans are an easy and delicious way to enjoy this healthy vegetable. The sweet potatoes are tender and flavorful, and the pecans add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck.

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