Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes

This easy Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal. It’s quick, creamy, and packed with sweet, warm flavors. With simple ingredients like brown sugar, butter, and orange juice, you can easily customize it to suit your tastes, making it a family favorite every time.

Ingredients Needed

• 6 to 7 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Juice of 1 orange
• Pinch of kosher salt
• Chopped walnuts (toasted), for serving
• Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

How To Make Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes

1. Toss Sweet Potatoes in Cornstarch: In a large bowl, coat the sweet potato chunks evenly with cornstarch.
2. Add to Slow Cooker: Transfer the sweet potatoes to the slow cooker and dot with butter.
3. Sprinkle with Sugar and Spices: Sprinkle the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and cayenne pepper over the potatoes.
4. Add Liquid and Seasoning: Pour in the vanilla extract, orange juice, and 1/4 cup (60ml) of water. Add a pinch of kosher salt.
5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for about 3 hours, stirring once or twice, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
6. Serve: Toss the sweet potatoes again before transferring them to a serving dish. Top with toasted walnuts and fresh parsley.

Recipe Tips

• Coat Sweet Potatoes Well: Make sure to toss the sweet potatoes in cornstarch evenly to help them cook properly and become tender without getting mushy.
• Use Fresh Orange Juice: Freshly squeezed orange juice enhances the flavor of the sweet potatoes, giving them a natural sweetness and vibrant taste.
• Stir Occasionally: Stir the sweet potatoes once or twice during cooking to ensure even cooking and prevent burning at the edges.
• Toast Walnuts for Extra Flavor: Toasting the walnuts before serving adds a nice crunch and rich flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweet potatoes.
• Adjust Sweetness: Feel free to adjust the amount of brown sugar to your preference. If you like it less sweet, simply reduce the sugar a bit.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Let leftover sweet potatoes cool before storing them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: You can freeze leftover sweet potatoes for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the fridge overnight before reheating.
• Reheating: Reheat the sweet potatoes in a pan over low heat, stirring occasionally, or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, until heated through. Add a splash of water or juice if needed

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 6 servings)

• Calories: 253 kcal
• Total Fat: 4 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 9 mg
• Sodium: 352 mg
• Potassium: 85 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 46 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 3 g​

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