GRANDMA'S CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

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A simpler version of those creamy candied sweet potatoes that take you right back to Grandma's holiday table.

Provided by Brandi Gilbertson

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 6h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. Mix brown sugar and white sugar together in another bowl.
  • Layer potatoes and sugar mixture in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour the butter mixture over the top.
  • Cover and cook on Low until tender, about 6 hours.
  • Remove 1/3 of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and pour into a saucepan; whisk in cornstarch. Bring to a boil and cook until thick, about 5 minutes. Pour over potatoes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.8 calories, Carbohydrate 79.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 165 mg, Sugar 49.1 g

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