Maple-Walnut Sweet Potatoes

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sarah Herse, Brooklyn, New York

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jul. 26, 2024

Topped with dried cherries and walnuts, this side is downright delicious. Even people who aren't into sweet potatoes will grab a second scoop. —Sarah Herse, Brooklyn, New York

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Maple-Walnut Sweet Potatoes

Yield:12 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:5 hours

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 8 medium)
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, divided
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider or juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Directions

  1. Peel and cut sweet potatoes lengthwise in half; cut crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add 1/2 cup walnuts, brown sugar, cherries, syrup, cider and salt; toss to combine.
  2. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts.