How to Make Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple, and Cranberries - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the best things about fall and winter is the abundance of seasonal produce that is available. From sweet potatoes to apples to cranberries, there are so many delicious ingredients that can be used to create comforting and flavorful dishes. That's why this recipe for Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple, and Cranberries is the perfect addition to your recipe collection.

This recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also incredibly versatile. You can serve it as a side dish for a hol...

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Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large apple, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • ⅓ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • ½ cup toasted, chopped pecans (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine sweet potatoes, apple, cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a slow cooker and stir. Add melted butter and stir again.
  • Cook on High for 2 hours, stirring every hour to redistribute liquid. Reduce heat to Low and continue cooking and stirring until sweet potatoes are tender, 2 to 4 hours more.
  • Set slow cooker to Warm setting until ready to serve. Serve garnished with pecans.
  • Nutrition

    333 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 212mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 874mg