Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Name: Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings (2/3 cup each).
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, melted; 4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cut into 1-in. pieces; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

These delicious sweet potatoes cook effortlessly in the slow cooker so you can tend to other things. Coconut gives the classic a fresh twist. —Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cut into 1-in. pieces
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; stir in melted butter. Place sweet potatoes in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pecan mixture.
Cook, covered, on low 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in extracts.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 211 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Coconut Pecan Sweet Potatoes in Healthy Cooking October/November 2009

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Klkeegan

Nov 17, 2016

Is the coconut sweetened coconut or unsweetened?
Orbs

Jul 10, 2016

I used almond slices instead of pecans; and left out the sugar. Delicious recipe with the coconut flavor. Thanks, Raquel, for sharing this recipe.
rae777

Dec 25, 2014

Delicious! We loved them so much at Thanksgiving, that I am making them for Christmas!
rohanss

Oct 26, 2012

Absolutely delicious! It's our new favorite. Tastes almost like dessert :)
lutherallie

Jul 25, 2012

My husband loves this recipe. He is the king of junk food, but loved the flavor in this dish, and I loved that it had way less fat and calories than traditional sweet potato casseroles. Will definitely be making this part of our recipe rotations!
JudithRN3

Nov 25, 2011

my family loves sweet potatoes, so I have tried many recipes over the years. This one is by far The Best!I definately will make this recipe again-it is a keeper-not just for the holidays, but for everyday use
Kelly F

Sep 25, 2011

I do not care for sweet potatoes but had to have two helpings of these. I looked forward to them as leftover too!
Lynnette68

Aug 4, 2011

My husband loved these sweet potatoes! They're sweet, without being overly so, and the coconut and pecans complement the potatoes well.
williamsegraves

Jul 17, 2011

These were REMARKABLE!!! My guests slurped this dish down faster than the several others I made. The tastes are very delicious, sweet, and savory! Over 8 different people asked me for this recipe. This dish is in my permanent file!
mary klug

Nov 15, 2010

Liked the flavors alot. Did not like the coconut so I will omit it the next time I make this. Otherwise a good recipe.