Easy Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

These Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish for holidays, Sunday dinners, or cozy family meals. Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this easy crockpot recipe delivers tender sweet potatoes coated in a rich buttery brown sugar glaze that tastes absolutely irresistible.

Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, these crockpot candied sweet potatoes are sweet, soft, caramelized, and incredibly easy to make with minimal prep.

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes Recipe

• Only 3 pantry-friendly ingredients
• Easy dump-and-go crockpot recipe
• Perfect holiday side dish
• Naturally rich in fiber and vitamins
• Great for meal prep and leftovers
• No oven needed

Sweet potatoes are packed with Vitamin A, antioxidants, potassium, and fiber, making this recipe both comforting and nourishing. Using the slow cooker helps lock in flavor while creating a delicious homemade syrup.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds fresh sweet potatoes, peeled
• 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Instructions

1. Peel the sweet potatoes and leave them whole. If they are very large, cut them in half so they fit comfortably in the slow cooker.
2. Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer inside a 5–6 quart slow cooker.
3. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the potatoes.
4. Place butter pieces over the top.
5. Cover and cook:
   • LOW for 5–6 hours
   • HIGH for 2½–3 hours
6. Once fork-tender, spoon the rich syrup over the potatoes and let them rest on WARM for 10 minutes before serving.
7. Serve warm with extra buttery brown sugar glaze spooned over the top.

Delicious Serving Ideas

These candied crockpot sweet potatoes pair perfectly with:

• Roast chicken
• Turkey dinner
• Holiday casseroles

They also make an amazing dessert topped with:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream
• Cinnamon

Variations & Tips

• Use dark brown sugar for deeper caramel flavor.
• Add cinnamon or nutmeg for warm holiday spices.
• Make it dairy-free with coconut oil or vegan butter.
• Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.