Apple Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Sweet potatoes were always a favorite of mine as a kid. This one is a little different and I think very good. Goes well with ham."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 - 4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
• 1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling
• 2⁄3 cup golden raisin
• 3 tablespoons butter, cut up
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons apple pie spice
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter

directions

1. Spray a 4 quart slow cooker lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Add the sweet potatoes, apple pie filling, raisins, 3 tablespoons butter (cut up), and apple pie spice to the slow cooker; gently stir to mix.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
4. In a large skillet, add the pecans, sugar, and 2 tablespoons butter.
5. Over medium heat, cook, stirring constantly, for 8-10 minutes or until sugar mixture that adheres to the nuts turns golden and starts to melt.
6. Pour nut mixture out onto a piece of foil; let cool completely.
7. Coarsely crush the nut mixture.
8. Serve potatoes topped with nuts.

Reviews

[Sally]

Brought this recipe to a family Thanksgiving Dinner. Couldn't get more compliments. I did not have on hand apple pie filling. See recipe "#130444" and my review. Worked out the best. Thanks ratherbe!

 

[Impera_Magna]

Excellent, just excellent... and very tasty with ham! Followed the recipe except I left out the raisins and omitted the nutty topping. Have family members who are picky eaters... <br/><br/>Made first thing in the morning, cooked on HIGH for 2 hrs, then turned to LOW... perfect! Looking forward to the leftovers. Most likely will make half-recipes in the future when it's just me... but will definitely keep this on the list of holiday menu favorites.

 

[amy_wc]

Thank you so much for this recipe! I made it for the first time 3 years ago and now my family BEGS for it during the holidays. This is the BEST sweet potato recipe.

 

[cookin Carol]

YUMMY! I was looking for a different, easy and not overly sweet way to fix sweet potatoes that didn't require baking; I made this in the Crockpot while the oven was tied up to roast a large turkey. I had to turn my slow cooker up to High for a couple of hours to get them done in the time specified, otherwise didn't I make any changes to NurseDi's recipe. My husband and I both liked these very well, and even my picky child ate a portion. The candied nuts really added a nice, tasty crunch to the soft texture of the dish. This would be a great potuck dish.

 

[kitchenslave03]

So good, and so easy! Made for Christmas dinner where they were devoured! Thanks!