Potluck Candied Sweet Potatoes

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 hours YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 8 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

• 1. In a small bowl, combine sugars. In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, layer a third of the sweet potatoes; sprinkle with a third of the sugar mixture. Repeat layers twice. In a small bowl, combine the butter, vanilla and salt; drizzle over potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender.
• 2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a serving dish; keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Spoon over sweet potatoes.
• 3. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

ORIGINAL recipe: Taste of Home