Crockpot Candied Yams

Name: Crockpot Candied Yams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 1 cup Brown Sugar; 2 tbsp Cornstarch; 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg; 0.75 cup Pineapple Juice; 0.25 cup Salted Butter; 2 tbsp Vanilla Extract; 1.25 cups Water; 5 cups Yams

Dessert 🍰Side Dish 🥗 Soul Food 🇺🇸Southern Recipes 🇺🇸American Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Crockpot Candied Yams deliver tender, caramelized bites of sweet potato coated in a glossy brown sugar and pineapple glaze. Warm notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg create a cozy balance of sweetness and spice, perfect for holiday spreads or comforting Sunday dinners. This side dish brings a nostalgic, dessert-like richness that pairs beautifully with roasted meats and festive mains.

Prep15 mins
Cook3 hrs
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Line the slow cooker with a slow cooker liner or grease it with cooking spray.
2

Place the yams in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the water, brown sugar, pineapple juice, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg on top. Stir to evenly distribute the sauce.
3

Cook on Low for 2 hours. Stir.
4

In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch and water together to make a slurry. Add it to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
5

Cook until the yams are fork-tender and the sauce has thickened, about 1 hour more.