SLOW COOKER CANDIED YAMS

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An easy and straightforward recipe for candied yams. Cooking in the slow cooker frees up your oven, especially during the holidays when you can't decide what to put in the oven first. Can be made 2 to 3 days in advance and reheated in the microwave.

Provided by Yoly

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups Yam, raw
1 ¼ cups water
¾ cup pineapple juice
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup salted butter, cubed
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Line a slow cooker with a slow cooker liner or spray with cooking spray.
  • Place yams in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with water, pineapple juice, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to evenly distribute sauce.
  • Cook on Low for 2 hours. Stir. Stir cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add to slow cooker and stir to incorporate. Cook until yams are fork-tender and sauce has thickened, about 1 more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.1 calories, Carbohydrate 78.3 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 79 mg, Sugar 40 g

MD TOWSIN
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These candied yams are the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. They're easy to make and they always come out delicious.


Joselyn Lopez
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I made these candied yams for my family last night and they were a huge hit! The yams were perfectly cooked and the glaze was just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Mohib Ullah
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These candied yams are delicious! The yams are cooked perfectly and the glaze is amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Caiden Beller
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I followed the recipe exactly and the yams turned out great. The glaze was a little too sweet for my taste, but I would definitely make this recipe again.


Lewis Yvonne
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These candied yams are a must-try! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. The yams are perfectly tender and the glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Jesiel De Lima
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I've made this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The yams are always perfectly cooked and the glaze is delicious. I highly recommend it!


James Knox
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These candied yams are the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. They're sweet, flavorful, and easy to make. I always get compliments on them when I serve them.


amudo brenda
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So easy and so good! I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. The yams come out perfectly cooked and the glaze is delicious. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Wajid Rana
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These candied yams were a disappointment. They were too sweet and the texture was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Nathan Rei
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Delicious and easy! I made these candied yams for my family last night and they were a huge success. The yams were perfectly cooked and the glaze was just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Isha Pamphille
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I've tried many candied yam recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The yams are so tender and flavorful, and the glaze is perfectly caramelized. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mishal Arman
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These candied yams were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! They were perfectly sweet and flavorful, and the slow cooker made them so easy to prepare. I will definitely be making these again next year.