Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes
Courtesy of Martha McKinnon
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6 medium (2 pounds) sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups organic applesauce
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1
Place sweet potatoes in 2 to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.
2
Mix applesauce, maple syrup, butter and cinnamon together and spoon over potatoes.
3
Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until potatoes are very tender.
4
Sprinkle with nuts and serve.
Ingredients
6 medium (2 pounds) sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups organic applesauce
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Directions
1
Place sweet potatoes in 2 to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.
2
Mix applesauce, maple syrup, butter and cinnamon together and spoon over potatoes.
3
Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until potatoes are very tender.
4
Sprinkle with nuts and serve.