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<\/a><\/p>\nAs always, it is my prayer that you\u2019ve been Inspired to Live Fully!<\/p>\n
Not only is this recipe easy, it will save you a ton of fat and sugar commonly found in most southern style candied yams. \u00a0Throw this in your slow cooker and it\u2019s one less dish you need to think about as it takes care of itself. These slow cooker sweet potatoes are sure to please.<\/p>\n
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Ingredients:<\/p>\n
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into slices<\/p>\n
3 granny smith apples peeled, cored and sliced<\/p>\n
3 TBSP Earth Balance melted (or your preferred butter\/spread)<\/p>\n
1\/2 cup orange juice<\/p>\n
\u00bd cup water<\/p>\n
zest of 1 orange<\/p>\n
2 TBSP cornstarch<\/p>\n
2 tsp pure vanilla extract<\/p>\n
1 tsp ground cinnamon<\/p>\n
1\/4 tsp ground nutmeg<\/p>\n
1\/3 cup 100% pure maple syrup<\/p>\n
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Directions:<\/p>\n
Spray Crockpot with cooking spray.\u00a0 Lay sweet potatoes and apples in the slow cooker.\u00a0 In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, water, cornstarch, zest, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup.\u00a0 Pour over sweet potatoes and apples and place lid on.\u00a0 Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until fork tender.<\/p>\n
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