Best 7 Sweet Potatoes With Applesauce Crock Pot Recipes

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Dive into a culinary journey that harmonizes the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the tangy allure of applesauce, all orchestrated in the convenience of a crock pot. This delectable dish promises a hassle-free preparation, allowing flavors to mingle and meld in perfect harmony. From selecting the right sweet potatoes and apples to choosing the perfect blend of spices, we will guide you through the steps of creating a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to whip up a sweet potato and applesauce creation that will become a family favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLESAUCE



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Looking for a tasty sweet potatoes recipe? Then check out this great slow-cooked side dish served with applesauce perfect of Thanksgiving.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 8h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium sweet potatoes or yams (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups applesauce
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients except nuts; spoon over potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until potatoes are very tender.
  • Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg

APPLESAUCE SWEET POTATOES



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During the holidays, using a slow cooker not only frees up oven space, but time, too! Sweet potatoes are a must on our family menu, and this no-fuss version will have everyone thinking you spent hours in the kitchen. -Pamela Allen, Marysville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and sliced
1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup glazed pecans, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix applesauce, brown sugar, melted butter and cinnamon; pour over potatoes., Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender. If desired, sprinkle with pecans before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLESAUCE



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Your slow cooker can be a lifesaver during holiday meals when sweet potatoes are a must and the oven is stuffed with turkey or ham and other fixings.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 8h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium (2 pounds) sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups applesauce
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients except nuts; spoon over potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until potatoes are very tender.
  • Sprinkle with nuts. This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg

SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLESAUCE (CROCK POT)



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Sweet potato dish that you cook in the crockpot, giving you more time to concentrate on the turkey! Great autumn side dish. Taken from the Betty Crocker Slow Cooker Cookbook.

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium sweet potatoes or 6 medium yams, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 1/2 cups applesauce
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup nuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a 2 to 3 1/2 quart slow cooker.
  • Mix remaining ingredients except nuts; spoon over potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours or until potatoes are very tender.
  • Sprinkle with nuts.

SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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This recipe is very easy to make and very yummy! Goes great with any chicken or turkey dish!

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
⅓ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
⅓ cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a slow cooker.
  • In a large bowl, blend sweet potatoes, 1/3 cup butter, white sugar and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Beat in orange juice, eggs and milk. Transfer this mixture to the prepared slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, combine pecans, 1/3 cup brown sugar, flour and 2 tablespoons butter. Spread the mixture over the sweet potatoes. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 103.2 mg, Sugar 35.1 g

SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO, APPLE, AND CRANBERRIES



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Scrumptious and easy holiday sweet potato or yam recipe using your slow cooker to save your oven space (and energy!) for the cooking marathon on the big day. Figure on 1/2 of a large sweet potato per serving.

Provided by Susan

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
1 large apple, peeled and diced
1 cup cranberries
⅓ cup orange juice
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon melted butter
½ cup toasted, chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine sweet potatoes, apple, cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a slow cooker and stir. Add melted butter and stir again.
  • Cook on High for 2 hours, stirring every hour to redistribute liquid. Reduce heat to Low and continue cooking and stirring until sweet potatoes are tender, 2 to 4 hours more.
  • Set slow cooker to Warm setting until ready to serve. Serve garnished with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.1 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 212.3 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

CROCK POT CANDIED SWEET POTATOES W/ APPLES



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I came up with the recipe as a variation on my mom's recipe (Recipe #399245 ). This one uses fresh sweet potatoes and it is cooked in a crock pot so you have more time to fix other dishes during busy holiday dinners. I also cut back slightly on the maple syrup to cut some sweetness and added pumpkin pie spice for some depth.

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium sweet potatoes
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/8 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup butter
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
2 granny smith apples (you can omit or add more to your liking)

Steps:

  • Wash and peel sweet potatoes. Cut into eighths.
  • Place sweet potatoes in crock pot.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar over potatoes.
  • Drizzle syrup over brown sugar.
  • Dot with butter.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg over top.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours, stirring once an hour.
  • Peel, core and slice the apples into eighths (for smaller apples) or sixteenths (for larger apples). Add to crock pot and stir.
  • Cover and cook an additional 2 hours or until sweet potatoes and apples are tender. Stop cooking and remove from crock pot if sweet potatoes seem like they are getting mushy. Sometimes they get done more quickly than others.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.9, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 148.1, Carbohydrate 65.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 42.4, Protein 2.3

Tips:

  • To save even more time, use pre-cut sweet potatoes and apples.
  • If you don't have a crock pot, you can also make this recipe in a slow cooker.
  • This recipe is a great way to use up leftover applesauce.
  • Feel free to add other spices to the recipe, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Conclusion:

This sweet potatoes with applesauce crock pot recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy this classic comfort food. The sweet potatoes are cooked until they are tender and flavorful, and the applesauce adds a touch of sweetness and tartness. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend brunch. It is also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and applesauce.

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