Best 7 Slow Cooker Spiced Sweet Potatoes With Pecans Recipes

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In the realm of comforting and delectable side dishes, few can rival the allure of slow cooker spiced sweet potatoes with pecans. This dish tantalizes the taste buds with its symphony of flavors and textures, effortlessly transforming humble ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. As the sweet potatoes bask in the slow cooker's embrace, they become incredibly tender, absorbing the aromatic spices that infuse them with warmth and depth. The addition of pecans lends a delightful crunch, elevating the dish's textural appeal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECAN TOPPING



Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping image

My niece is allergic to cinnamon, so I came up with this variation of a classic sweet potato casserole with pecans recipe. This recipe is for a 3-quart slow cooker, but it can be easily doubled for a 6-quart slow cooker. I prefer to use fresh mashed sweet potatoes as it makes the recipe less sweet, but canned will also work.

Provided by a girl in AZ

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
¾ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 3-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Combine potatoes, white sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cardamom in a large bowl. Beat using an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add whipping cream and stir well. Pour into the prepared slow cooker.
  • Combine pecans, 3/4 cup brown sugar, flour, and 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
  • Cover and cook on High, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 159.4 mg, Sugar 36 g

SLOW-COOKER SPICED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS



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Candied sweet potatoes have long been a celebrated side dish during the holiday season but we have removed some of the sweetness (no marshmallows!) and made them even easier by cooking them in a slow cooker. We cut the potatoes into thick rounds so they hold up during the cooking process. The resulting tender sweet potatoes glazed with butter and spices are just sweet enough to make them the perfect accompaniment to your favorite poultry or pork dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 pounds medium sweet potatoes (about 7), peeled and sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Stir together the dark brown sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Stir together the melted butter and vanilla extract in another small bowl.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes with the cornstarch in a large mixing bowl. Put 1 layer of the sweet potatoes on the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Drizzle with a third of the butter mixture then sprinkle with a third of the brown sugar mixture. Repeat to make 2 more layers. (If there are not enough sweet potatoes to make a complete third layer, that is okay.)
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low until the sweet potatoes are tender but not mushy, about 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, spread the pecans out on a baking sheet and bake until very golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool and finely chop.
  • When the sweet potatoes are tender, gently stir in the orange juice. Transfer the potatoes to a shallow serving dish and allow to sit for 10 minutes (the sauce will thicken as it sits). Toss the potatoes in the sauce to coat, sprinkle with the chopped pecans and serve.
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CROCK POT ORANGE-SPICED SWEET POTATOES



Crock Pot Orange-Spiced Sweet Potatoes image

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.

SLOW COOKER MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH SPICY PECAN TOPPING



Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Spicy Pecan Topping image

These sweet potatoes cook in the slow cooker, leaving your stove and oven free for other dishes. The spicy pecan topping may be made while the potatoes cook, or up to 3 weeks ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Sweet Potato Side Dishes

Time 4h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup orange juice
⅓ cup light brown sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon Crystallized Ginger (Dried) FSP
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons heavy cream
kosher salt to taste
1 sprig fresh mint

Steps:

  • Place sweet potato chunks into a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Stir orange juice, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, orange zest, and ginger in a bowl. Pour over the sweet potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on Low until sweet potatoes are very tender, 4 to 5 hours. Stir every hour. Cooking time will vary with the size of the chunks and the age of the sweet potatoes.
  • Meanwhile, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine candied ginger, salt, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set spice mixture aside.
  • Heat pecans in a nonstick pan until lightly toasted, stirring or shaking the pan constantly, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter and stir until melted. Mix in spice mixture and stir until pecans are coated. Sprinkle with brown sugar and water and mix to coat all the pecans. Cook until liquid evaporates, stirring constantly, about 2 more minutes.
  • Spread out pecans on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and allow to cool.
  • Use a hand mixer or potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cream, and salt. Lightly chop the cooled pecans and sprinkle on top. Garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 127.2 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

CROCK POT SWEET POTATOES & CRANBERRIES WITH TOASTED PECANS



Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes & Cranberries With Toasted Pecans image

I love the idea of combining these two holiday favorites. Portions size: is based on 1/2 medium potato per person. Choose smaller or larger. Part way through the cooking I stuck a toothpic under the lid to prop it open to vent some of the steam and reduce the liquid. The original recipe did not specify high or low heat setting. *I started my crock on the low setting then kicked it up to high after a couple hours cuz I got nervous about the timing. (updates 11/2012)

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 6h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 sweet potatoes, uncooked, peel, and dice
1 cup cranberries, fresh or 1 cup frozen cranberries
1 apple, peeled & diced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, EXCEPT pecans.
  • Toast pecans in the oven or dry skillet, set aside. Careful not to burn!
  • Cook for 6 - 8 hours, until the yams are tender. I stir to combine every hour or so.
  • About 1-2 hours before serving, if the mixture is too wet, prop the lid open a bit with a toothpick to let some of the steam out and thicken up the sauce.
  • Put in your favorite serving dish and top with pecans for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.4, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 44.3, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 34.8, Protein 2.1

COCONUT-PECAN SWEET POTATOES



Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes image

These delicious sweet potatoes cook effortlessly in the slow cooker so you can tend to other things. Coconut gives the classic a fresh twist. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cut into 1-in. pieces
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; stir in melted butter. Place sweet potatoes in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pecan mixture., Cook, covered, on low 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in extracts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SLOW COOKER CANDIED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE (WITH MARSHMALLOWS)



Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe (with Marshmallows) image

Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes are so simple and delicious. Throw them in the crock pot in the morning and let them slowly cook all day long while you prepare your other dishes.

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Side Dish

Time 4h16m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 sweet potatoes (peeled and sliced )
½ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup brown sugar
2 cups mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spread chopped sweet potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine orange juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and brown sugar.
  • Pour over the top of the sweet potatoes and place lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3.
  • Once cooked, pour all the contents from your slow cooker into a baking dish.
  • Top with marshmallows and broil in oven until marshmallows are golden brown (mine took about 45 seconds!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 400 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 36 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • For a creamier texture, use a food processor to puree the sweet potatoes instead of mashing them.
  • If you don't have pecans, you can substitute walnuts or almonds.
  • To make the dish vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • If you like a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the sweet potatoes.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes as a side dish or as a main course with a salad.

Conclusion:

These slow-cooker spiced sweet potatoes with pecans are a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes are soft and creamy, with a slightly spicy flavor from the spices. The pecans add a nice crunch and a nutty flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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