For a deeper caramel flavor, use dark brown sugar. A pinch of ground cloves or ginger can be added for extra warmth. If you don't have pineapple juice, apple juice or orange juice can be substituted. If the sauce is too thin at the end of the cooking time, remove the lid and cook on High for 15-30 minutes to allow it to reduce and thicken. Serve with a sprinkle of chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture.
Slow Cooker Candied Yams
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME3 hrs
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TOTAL TIME3 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS12
Transform humble yams into a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth delicacy with this effortless slow cooker recipe. Infused with the warm embrace of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of tropical tang, these candied yams are a holiday showstopper and a weeknight treat all in one.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate78 g
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Cholesterol20 mg
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Fiber6 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium79 mg
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Sugar40 g
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Fat8 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Prepare the Slow Cooker: Line a slow cooker with a slow cooker liner or grease lightly with cooking spray. (5 minutes)
02
Step
10 mins
Layer and Infuse: Arrange the yam pieces evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour in the water and pineapple juice. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the yams. Distribute the butter cubes across the top. Drizzle with vanilla extract, and then sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Gently stir to combine the sauce ingredients. (10 minutes)
03
Step
2 hrs
First Slow Cook: Cover and cook on Low heat for 2 hours. After 2 hours, stir the yams gently to redistribute the sauce. (2 hours)
04
Step
5 mins
Thicken the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and stir gently to incorporate it evenly. (5 minutes)
05
Step
1 hrs
Final Slow Cook: Cover and continue to cook on Low heat until the yams are fork-tender and the sauce has thickened into a luscious glaze, about 1 hour more. (1 hour)
06
StepServe: Serve hot, spooning the glaze generously over the yams. These can be made ahead and reheated.
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Rachelle Balistreri
Jun 22, 2025My family loved these yams! The sauce was so rich and flavorful.
Joseph Little
Jun 16, 2025I made this ahead of time and it was perfect. Reheated beautifully and saved me so much oven space.
Angelo Upton
Jun 12, 2025I added a pinch of cloves and it was amazing! Definitely making this again.
Kip Boyer
Jun 12, 2025This recipe was so easy and the yams were a hit at Thanksgiving! The pineapple juice added a unique and delicious flavor.