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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

16 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4 hours

Makes

12 servings (2/3 cup each)

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

Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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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.