Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes Cranberries With Toasted Pecans Recipe

This festive crock pot recipe combines sweet potatoes and cranberries for a delicious and easy holiday side dish. Perfectly tender sweet potatoes mingle with tart cranberries and crunchy toasted pecans in a sweet and savory sauce. Easily customizable portion sizes (based on 1/2 medium sweet potato per person), this recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 380 mins
Calories 254.4 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (16 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes Cranberries With Toasted Pecans

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How to Make Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes Cranberries With Toasted Pecans

  1. Peel and cube 2 lbs (approximately 4 medium) sweet potatoes.
  2. In your slow cooker, combine the sweet potatoes, 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 1 cup pecan halves on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Alternatively, toast in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are very tender. Stir gently every hour or two.
  5. During the last 1-2 hours of cooking, if the mixture is too wet, prop the lid open slightly with a toothpick or wooden spoon to allow steam to escape and the sauce to thicken.
  6. Once cooked, gently stir in the toasted pecans.
  7. Serve warm in a beautiful bowl. Garnish with extra pecans, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

139g

Fat

3g

Carbs

16g