Slow Cooker Candied Yams

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 180 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This easy slow cooker candied yams recipe is made with brown sugar, pineapple juice, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a beloved holiday side dish

Ingredients

5 cups yams, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup salted butter, cubed
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Directions

1 Line a slow cooker with a slow cooker liner or grease with cooking spray.
2 Place yams in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with water, brown sugar, pineapple juice, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to evenly distribute sauce.
3 Cook on Low for 2 hours. Stir.
4 Stir cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add to slow cooker and stir to incorporate.
5 Cook until yams are fork-tender and sauce has thickened, about 1 hour more.