Maple Spiced Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Maple Spiced Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes should be a staple of any fall gathering. And a must for Thanksgiving. Simple and easy, yet rich and delicious!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
- 4 lbs. sweet potatoes peeled and cubed into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
Slow Cook Potatoes
- Spray the bowl of a 5-6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add cubed sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger; toss to coat. Mix together water and orange juice; pour over the sweet potatoes. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, or on LOW for 5 to 6 hours. Or until sweet potatoes are very tender.
Whip Potatoes
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and then add the maple syrup, stirring until well blended. Mash potatoes and drizzle melted butter and maple syrup over the top. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Serve with additional butter, or sprinkled with chopped pecans.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 124mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g