BROWN SUGAR SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLES

Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes with Apples image

This foolproof winner is easy to prepare and makes a beautiful alternative to traditional sweet potatoes. To save time, make it ahead, allow it to cool and refrigerate it up to two days. Put the mashed potatoes back in the slow cooker set to low for about two hours before serving. Add a bit of apple cider or water if needed. -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

5 pounds sweet potatoes (about 10 medium)
3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

Peel and cut potatoes lengthwise in half; cut crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place potatoes and apples in a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small saucepan, mix butter, brown sugar and pie spice. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook until blended, 1-2 minutes. Pour over potato mixture. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 5-6 hours., With a slotted spoon, remove potatoes and apples to a bowl, reserving cooking liquid. Mash potato mixture, gradually adding enough reserved cooking liquid, if necessary, to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.