Sweet Potato & Pecan Casserole

We just love this stuff!!!!! Got this recipe from a crock pot cookbook and I served this on Thanksgiving - what a hit!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 40  ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1⁄2 cup  apple juice
• 1⁄3 cup butter, melted and divided
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted and divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄3 cup pecans, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons flour

Directions

1. Lightly grease 4 1/2 quart crock pot.
2. Combine sweet potatoes, apple juice, 1/3 cup butter, salt, cinnamon and pepper in a large bowl.
3. Beat in eggs.
4. Place mixture into crock pot.
5. Combine pecans, brown sugar and 2 tbsp butter in a small bowl and spread over sweet potatoes.
6. Cover, cook on high 3-4 hrs, or on low for 7 to 8 hours.