What you know as yams are, more than likely, sweet potatoes. Sprinkle over the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and cayenne. Remove cover and puree with an immersion blender. Since we’ll visit them soon, I tried to make something as close to pumpkin butter as I could to bring to her. Or, you can grab a spoon and eat it straight from the jar. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low, stirring once or twice, until the potatoes are tender, about 3 hours. Toss the sweet potatoes with the cornstarch in a bowl to coat well. I’m making slow cooker sweet potatoes with pecans for thanksgiving. Add the mixture to a slow cooker and dot with the butter. Read More…. . Nanas cannot visit empty-handed. That’s who I am and that’s what I’m all about. Sprinkle over the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Being born and raised in Alabama and entrenched in southernism was a gift. Toss the sweet potatoes with the cornstarch in a bowl to coat well. Place in the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4, until they are tender. © 2020 Discovery or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Their general recommendation for  puree is that it shouldn’t be canned. Yes, use your favorite sweetener in this instead of brown sugar. COME AND GET IT! Thanks for sharing. Sweet potatoes are very hard, this make take some strength. Cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours. You can use them as an ice cream topping,too. I’m Jackie Garvin, the personality behind the blog. To cut the sweet potatoes, cut down the center lengthwise. Cut into wedges. Copyright © 2020 syrupandbiscuits.com. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Syrup and Biscuits is a Southern food blog that champions the best the South has to offer: simple food with modern and vintage recipes, beloved traditions, a focus on family and bountiful gratitude for many blessings. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-7 without opening the lid during the cooking time. Keep the lid on during the entire cooking time. Add to the slow cooker. Anyway, my Sweet Potato Apple Butter is something I hope you try. https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/sweet-potato-slow-cooker-recipes We love sweet potato. Uh-uh. Cutting the sweet potatoes will take some strength for they are on the harder side, be careful not to cut yourself. All Rights Reserved. There’s nothing easier than making fruit butters in a slow-cooker. You may use a blender or food processor but take care transferring the hot mixture. Sprinkle over the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and cayenne. Tag me on Instagram, Slow Cooker Green Beans and Sweet Potatoes, Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Dinner, Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, How to make Stove-Top Stuffing in the Slow Cooker, Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate. Thanks for your reply. Then place the sweet potatoes on their flat sides. Filed Under: Breakfast Recipes Tagged With: apple, crock pot, slow cooker, sweet potato. © Syrup and Biscuits by Jackie Garvin2011 -2019 All rights reserved. But the science is telling us we got off lucky and we shouldn’t do it. Tender and sweet sweet potato wedges are a comforting side dish and easily made in your slow cooker. National Center for Home Food Preservation, Southern Living Cookbooks Review and Giveaway, 2014 Announcement (Recipe: Stewed Beef and Rice). My granddaughter, Ella, loves pumpkin butter. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, brown sugar, granulated sugar and mix until combined. Be careful not to cut yourself. Add water, cornstarch and whisk until there are no lumps. Pour over the melted butter and orange juice. Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Apple Butter relies on the same flavors as you find in pumpkin butter or pumpkin pie, for that matter. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Thing they are headed for garbage disposal. If you love sweet potatoes, you might enjoy my cookbook: Sweet Potato Love. Add one tablespoon of vanilla extract and stir. Once the ingredients are assembled, they cook on auto-pilot while you get a good night’s sleep. I’m Jackie Garvin, the personality behind the blog. Add sweet potatoes and apples to a slow-cooker. Your email address will not be published. Sweet potatoes cut into wedges and slow-cooked with holiday flavors. If they say don’t do it, I don’t. Choose both tart and sweet varieties. Syrup and Biscuits is a Southern food blog that champions the best the South has to offer: simple food with modern and vintage recipes, beloved traditions, a focus on family and bountiful gratitude for many blessings. Your email address will not be published. Sweet potatoes “roast” very nicely in the slow cooker, leaving them tender and moist. Filed Under: Holidays, Side Dishes Tagged With: crockpot, holidays, side dishes, slow cooker, sweet potatoes. Cut sweet potatoes take 4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low to cook. Toss the potatoes once more and transfer to a serving dish. Wash and dry your sweet potatoes. There are so many different ways to make sweet potatoes in the slow cooker! Stay up to date and subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. The Magical Slow Cooker is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Want to make more magic in your crockpot? Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges, keeping the skin on. Wash and dry your sweet potatoes. I want to see your photos! But some things really shine like sweet potatoes. Read more... Looks really good and I want to try this recipe. To cut sweet potatoes into wedges, first cut down the middle lengthwise. I have those kinds of stories, too. Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Sweet Potatoes getting dark marks like white potatoes get when left out with bringing put in salted water. can you use apple juice instead of orange juice ? Seemed not enough moisture. Toss the wedges around in the seasoning, butter and juice to evenly coat. You can use cut up acorn squash or butternut squash with this recipe. Syrup and Biscuits - Jackie Garvin's Southern food blog, Southern food, simple life, sweet memories, Home » Meals » Breakfast Recipes » Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Apple Butter, November 14, 2017 by Jackie Garvin 2 Comments. Not everything can be made in a slow cooker. I probably could start another blog with ideas of what to do with sweet potatoes in the crockpot, there are just so many ideas! 6 to 7 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks, Sign up for the Recipe of the Day Newsletter Privacy Policy, Slow-Cooker Spiced Sweet Potatoes with Pecans, Thanksgiving Potluck: Kitchen Confessional.