Candied Yams In Slow Cooker |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 240 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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slow cooked candied yams Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter |
2 tsp. vanilla extract |
1/4 tsp. salt |
1 cup granulated sugar |
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
4 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices |
1 tbsp. cornstarch |
Directions:
1. Microwave butter in a microwave safe bowl at HIGH 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted; stir in vanilla and salt.
2. Stir together granulated sugar and brown sugar in a medium bowl.
3. Layer potatoes and sugar mixture in a lightly greased 6 qt. slow cooker; beginning with potatoes and ending with sugars mixture. Pour butter mixture over top.Cover and cook on LOW 4 hours or until potatoes are tender.
4. Transfer potatoes to a serving dish using a slotted spoon, reserving liquid in slow cooker. Keep potatoes warm.
5. Remove 1/3 cup liquid from slow cooker; whisk cornstarch into 1/3 cup liquid until smooth. Carefully pouring remaining liquid from slow cooker into a medium saucepan. Whisk in cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over potatoes.
6. Serve immediately.
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