Slow Cooked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Short on time or oven space this holiday season? This incredibly easy slow cooker recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan crumble. Perfect as a side dish or a delightful dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 195 mins

Calories 379.8 kcal

Protein 12g

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Ingredients for Slow Cooked Sweet Potatoes

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2/3 cup (134g) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup (100g) granulated white sugar
2 tablespoons (25g) packed light brown sugar + 1/3 cup (67g) packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (120ml) orange juice
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
1 cup (115g) pecans, chopped
All Purpose Flour

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How to Make Slow Cooked Sweet Potatoes

Lightly grease a 6-quart slow cooker.
In a large bowl, combine 3 pounds peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, 1/3 cup (67g) melted butter, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated white sugar, and 2 tablespoons (25g) packed light brown sugar.
Beat in 1/2 cup (120ml) orange juice, 2 large eggs, and 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk.
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (115g) pecans (chopped), 1/3 cup (67g) packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour, and 2 tablespoons (28g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Mix until crumbly.
Evenly sprinkle the pecan crumble over the sweet potatoes in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

32g

Carbs

19g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Slow Cooked Sweet Potatoes?

Slow Cooked Sweet Potatoes takes about 215 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 195 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Slow Cooked Sweet Potatoes?

Slow Cooked Sweet Potatoes has approximately 379.8 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Slow Cooked Sweet Potatoes?

The key ingredients for Slow Cooked Sweet Potatoes are Sweet Potatoes, Butter, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Orange Juice, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.