Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes Cranberries with Toasted Pecans
Sweeten up your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes Cranberries with Toasted Pecans recipe—a perfectly balanced dish bursting with cozy flavors! The creamy, tender sweet potatoes pair beautifully with the tangy brightness of fresh cranberries, all enveloped in a rich glaze made with brown sugar, maple syrup, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Cooked low and slow in your crock pot, this fuss-free side dish is finished with a delightful crunch of toasted pecans, adding a nutty depth that takes it to the next level. With minimal prep and bold seasonal flavors, this dish is a must-try for stress-free holiday cooking or a comforting autumn-inspired dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1.5 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup pecans
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Set them aside.
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or damaged berries.
In a slow cooker, combine the diced sweet potatoes and cranberries.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water. Mix until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
Pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes and cranberries in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the cranberries have softened.
While the sweet potato mixture is cooking, toast the pecans. In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the pecans and stir frequently for about 5-7 minutes, until they are fragrant and slightly browned. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Once the sweet potato mixture is done, gently stir to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle the toasted pecans on top.
Serve warm and enjoy this cozy, flavorful dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.5 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 917 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.5 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.5 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 772 mg | 16% | |
*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.
