APPLE SPICED SWEET POTATOES

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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.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 8h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Spray a 4 quart slow cooker lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  • 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.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
  • In a large skillet, add the pecans, sugar, and 2 tablespoons butter.
  • 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.
  • Pour nut mixture out onto a piece of foil; let cool completely.
  • Coarsely crush the nut mixture.
  • Serve potatoes topped with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.6, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 154.6, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 27.3, Protein 3.9

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