Grandma's Candied Sweet Potatoes
Description
Bring back memories of grandma's table during the holidays with this easy slow cooker recipe for candied sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 cup white sugar
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4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions
1
Combine butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. Mix brown sugar and white sugar together in another bowl.
2
Layer potatoes and sugar mixture in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour the butter mixture over the top.
3
Cover and cook on Low until tender, about 6 hours.
4
Remove 1/3 of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and pour into a saucepan; whisk in cornstarch. Bring to a boil and cook until thick, about 5 minutes. Pour over potatoes and serve.