Crockpot Candied Ube Yams
Crockpot Candied Ube Yams deliver tender, jewel-toned slices bathed in a buttery brown sugar and vanilla glaze with a hint of salt to balance the sweetness. The slow cook melds the flavors into a rich, caramel-like sauce, finished with a light coconut sprinkle for texture. Perfect for holiday dinners or a cozy weekend side that feels special yet familiar.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Candied Ube Yams, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray.
- 2
Arrange a single layer of yam slices in the prepared slow cooker and sprinkle with brown sugar until covered; repeat the layers until all the yams are in the slow cooker.
- 3
Combine the melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a small bowl; pour the mixture over the yams in the slow cooker.
- 4
Cook until the yams are soft when pierced with a fork, 4 hours on Low or 2 hours on High; transfer the yams to a serving dish.
- 5
Pour the juices from the slow cooker into a small saucepan and warm over medium-low heat until they reach a gentle boil.
- 6
Stir the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth; add to the juices in the saucepan and keep boiling, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened; pour the sauce over the yams and sprinkle with shredded coconut.
- Calories 1427.84 kcal High 71%
- Protein 7.72 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 369.98 g 135%
- Total Fat 27.76 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 5.93 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.18 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 144.41 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 4.64 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 51.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.14 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 76.98 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.76 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 14.57 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.52 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.5 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Crockpot Candied Ube Yams is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Cooking Spray, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 1427.84 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Candied Ube Yams made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Cooking Spray, Cornstarch, Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Candied Ube Yams?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1427.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Candied Ube Yams easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crockpot Candied Ube Yams healthy?
- Crockpot Candied Ube Yams has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 1427.84 calories and 7.72 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 144.41 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.93 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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