Fruity Sweet Potatoes

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. (about 6 medium-sized) sweet potatoes, or yams
• 1 1/2 cups applesauce
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• chopped nuts, optional

Preparation

Step 1

1. Peel sweet potatoes if you wish. Cut into cubes or slices. Place in slow cooker.

2. In a bowl, mix together applesauce, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Spoon over potatoes.

3. Cover and cook on Low 6-8 hours, or until potatoes are tender.

4. Mash potatoes and sauce together if you wish with a large spoon—or spoon potatoes into serving dish and top with the sauce.

5. Sprinkle with nuts, if you want.

Variation: Instead of raw sweet potatoes, substitute a 40-oz. can of cut-up sweet potatoes, drained. Then cook on Low for only 3-4 hours.