Best 2 Crock Pot Orange Spiced Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Cooking sweet potatoes in a crock pot is a great way to create a delicious, healthy, and comforting meal. It is a simple and convenient method that allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a dish that is both sweet and savory. Orange and spices add a unique and delicious flavor to sweet potatoes, and when cooked in a crock pot, the dish takes on an even more complex and satisfying flavor profile. This article will provide a step-by-step guide on how to create the best crock pot orange spiced sweet potatoes, ensuring a delicious and memorable meal.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT ORANGE-SPICED SWEET POTATOES



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These are wonderful with a pork roast. I serve it with my Crock pot Pork, Sauerkraut and Beer recipe.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 medium orange, juice of
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
toasted chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in bottom of slow cooker.
  • Mix spices and orange juice together.
  • Stir into sweet potatoes.
  • Cook on High for 2 hours or on Low for 4 hours.
  • Check for doneness because each crock pot cooks at a different heat setting.
  • Before serving, stir in toasted pecans.

CROCK POT : ORANGE-SPICED SWEET POTATOES



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My oven was so full of other prepared dishes being baked that I thougt I would make my sweet potatoes in a crock pot and they truned out so good. I made two pots; one without the nuts and added large marshmellows on top towards the end of cooking just for the little ones at the table. They love them.

Provided by Norma DeRemer

Categories     Potatoes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and diced.
1/2 c light brown sugar, packed
1/2 c (1 stick) of butter or low-fat margarine, cut into smal pieces
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp grated orange peel
juice of one medium orange
1/2 tsp salt
chopped pecans, toasted (optional)
1 small package of large marshmellows (optional)
* to toast pecans, place in a single layer on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 10 minutes. watch to not burn. remove from oven and let cool.

Steps:

  • 1. Place all ingredients in a four quart crock pot/slow cooker, except pecans or marshmellows
  • 2. Place the lid on and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours or until potatoes are tender.
  • 3. Remove lid and aprinkle pecans or place marshmellows on top before serving, if desired.

Tips:

  • When choosing sweet potatoes for this recipe, look for firm and evenly shaped ones. Avoid potatoes with blemishes or bruises.
  • If you don't have orange juice on hand, you can substitute chicken broth or water. However, the orange juice will add a delicious sweetness and citrus flavor to the dish.
  • If you like a little heat, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the spice mixture.
  • Be sure to stir the sweet potatoes occasionally while they are cooking in the slow cooker. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes immediately after they are cooked. They can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Crock-Pot Orange-Spiced Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be cooked in the slow cooker, so they are perfect for busy weeknights. The sweet potatoes are infused with a delicious blend of orange juice, spices, and brown sugar, and they are perfectly tender and flavorful. Serve them as a side dish to your favorite main course or enjoy them as a healthy snack.

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