Crockpot Candied Yams
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Candied Yams, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 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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- 51
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 10
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 704.31 kcal High 35%
- Protein 3.86 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 190.68 g 69%
- Total Fat 9.52 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 4.9 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 21.18 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 128.67 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.88 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 39.94 g --
- Added Sugars 2.08 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 43.98 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.35 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 54.02 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 5.36 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.76 mg Low Source 8%
- 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 Yams is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon, and Ground Nutmeg. Each serving provides about 704.31 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Candied Yams made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Pineapple Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Candied Yams?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 704.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Candied Yams easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crockpot Candied Yams healthy?
- Crockpot Candied Yams has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 704.31 calories and 3.86 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 128.67 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.9 g (25% 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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