Crock Pot Apple Spiced Yams
Transform your fall and holiday meals with the warm, comforting flavors of Crock Pot Apple Spiced Yams. This effortless slow-cooker recipe combines tender yams and tart apples layered with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of pure maple syrup for a perfectly spiced and subtly sweet side dish. The buttery layers melt together as they cook low and slow, creating a luscious, caramelized glaze that's ideal for pairing with roasted turkey or ham. Garnished with crunchy pecans for an optional nutty finish, this make-ahead dish is perfect for busy holiday feasts or cozy weeknight dinners. With minimal prep and a heavenly aroma that fills your kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs yams (peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.25 cup chopped pecans (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and slice the yams into 1/2-inch thick rounds, and set them aside.
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples, and set them aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Lightly coat the inside of your crock pot with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Place a layer of yam slices on the bottom of the crock pot, followed by a layer of apples. Sprinkle a portion of the brown sugar mixture over the apples and dot with a few pieces of cubed butter.
Repeat the layering process (yams, apples, brown sugar, butter) until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of apples and brown sugar on top.
Drizzle the maple syrup evenly over the layers. Add the water to the bottom of the crock pot for moisture.
Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 4 hours, or until the yams are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Stir gently before serving to mix the syrupy juices. Garnish with chopped pecans if desired.
Serve warm as a delicious side dish for any fall or holiday meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2983 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 581.7 g | 212% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 77.8 g | 278% | |
| Total Sugars | 175.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 414 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 12205 mg | 260% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
