Make this delicious side dish recipe for Thanksgiving! Because it cooks in your crockpot, your oven and stovetop are free for the other recipes on your menu.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours,
Ingredients:
- 7 sweet potatoes, peeled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1-1/2 cups granola
- 1 cup pecan pieces
Preparation:
Cut potatoes into 1" chunks and place in 3-4 quart crockpot. Combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, cinnamon, and apple sauce in small bowl; blend and pour over potatoes. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours until potatoes are tender. Mash sweet potatoes, leaving some chunks for texture.When ready to serve, melt 4 Tbsp. butter in small skillet and add granola and pecan pieces. Cook over low heat for 5-6 minutes until fragrant. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes and serve. 6 servings
