Description
Indulge in this delightful Slow Cooker Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole, combining the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and tart apples, topped with a crunchy pecan crumb for a heartwarming holiday side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
- 1/2 cup pecan crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Core and thinly slice the apples.
- Layer It Up: In your slow cooker, layer half of the sweet potato cubes at the bottom followed by half of the sliced apples. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Mix It Right: In a small bowl, combine remaining brown sugar with cinnamon. Drizzle melted butter over this mixture or toss in small pieces throughout for added flavor.
- Repeat Layers: Add remaining sweet potatoes and apples on top. Finish with any leftover sugar-cinnamon mixture and sprinkle with pecan crumbs.
- Let It Cook: Cover your slow cooker and set it on low for about 6 hours or high for about 3 hours until tender.
- Serve Your Creation: Stir gently before serving. Optionally, drizzle additional melted butter on each serving for richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - Feel free to substitute Granny Smith apples with other tart varieties or add fruits like pears. - For extra crunch, consider adding walnuts or additional nuts of your choice. - Allow casserole to sit for about 10 minutes after cooking for better texture.