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Crunchy Topped Sweet Potatoes

By Linda Larsen, About.com

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

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