Crockpot Candied Ube Yams

Name: Crockpot Candied Ube Yams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Filipino, Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 2 cups Brown Sugar; 0.25 cup Butter; 1 whole Cooking Spray; 2 tbsp Cornstarch; 0.25 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Toasted Shredded Coconut; 2 tsp Vanilla Extract; 2 tbsp Water; 2 whole Yams

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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

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.