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Crock Pot Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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This recipe for Crock Pot Glazed Sweet Potatoes offers a hands-off slow cooker method to create tender, flavorful sweet potatoes coated in a luscious maple syrup glaze. The slow cooking enhances the natural sweetness of the potatoes, while a blend of cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter adds warming spices and richness. The glaze is thickened separately for a perfect balance of sticky sweetness that makes these sweet potatoes an ideal side dish for cozy dinners and holiday meals.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (high) or 6 hours 15 minutes (low)
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes (approximately 3 medium-sized)

Spices and Sweeteners

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup real maple syrup

Butter

  • ⅓ cup butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sweet potatoes. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into rounds about ⅓ to ½ inch thick to ensure even cooking and tenderness.
  2. Arrange in slow cooker. Place the sliced sweet potatoes into the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker, layering them evenly.
  3. Add seasonings and sugar. Sprinkle salt, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar over the sweet potatoes. Stir gently to combine the ingredients uniformly.
  4. Add maple syrup. Pour the real maple syrup over the sweet potato mixture and stir carefully to distribute it evenly without breaking the slices.
  5. Top with butter. Cut the butter into 6 to 8 cubes and space them evenly on top of the sweet potatoes to melt and enrich the dish as it cooks.
  6. Slow cook the sweet potatoes. Cook the mixture on ‘high’ for 2 ½ to 3 hours or on ‘low’ for 5 to 6 hours. If possible, stir the sweet potatoes once or twice during cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  7. Remove potatoes and keep warm. Once cooked through and tender, transfer just the sweet potato slices into a bowl and cover with a plate to keep warm, leaving the cooking liquid behind.
  8. Thicken the glaze. Pour the remaining cooking liquid into a saucepan and simmer over medium-high heat, whisking frequently, until it thickens to a glaze consistency. Alternatively, remove the slow cooker lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to reduce and thicken the liquid.
  9. Serve. Spoon the thickened glaze over the warm sweet potato slices and serve immediately for a deliciously sweet and spiced side dish.

Notes

  • For best results, use a 6-quart slow cooker to allow enough space for even cooking.
  • Stirring the sweet potatoes during cooking helps prevent them from sticking and ensures uniform glazing.
  • You can adjust the amount of brown sugar or cinnamon to suit your taste preferences.
  • If you prefer a less sweet dish, reduce the maple syrup slightly.
  • Allowing the glaze to thicken separately enhances the flavor and texture contrast on the sweet potatoes.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats, holiday dinners, or vegetarian meals.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours (high) or 6 hours (low)
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/crock-pot-glazed-sweet-potatoes-recipe/