Slow-Cooked Peachy Glazed Sweet Potatoes
By: Adam Winer
Updated: November 22, 2010
Slow-Cooked Peachy Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
2 1/4 lb dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled
1 cup peach pie filling (from 21-oz can)
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Spray 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Halve larger sweet potatoes lengthwise; cut each into 1/2-inch slices. Place in slow cooker. Add pie filling, 2 tablespoons margarine, the gingerroot and salt; mix well to coat potatoes.
Cover; cook on High setting 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, line cookie sheet with foil. In small skillet, combine all Topping ingredients. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until bubbly and glazed. Spoon onto foil-lined cookie sheet to cool.
Just before serving, gently stir potatoes. Sprinkle with topping.
Courtesy: pillsbury.com
