Description
This Crockpot Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole is a deliciously sweet and creamy side dish, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs (1.4 kg) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup pecan halves, for decoration
Instructions
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into evenly sized cubes. Lightly grease a 6-quart slow cooker with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, heavy cream, cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
- Place the sweet potatoes in the Crockpot and pour the maple mixture over them. Stir gently. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2½–3½ hours, until the sweet potatoes are completely tender.
- Mash the cooked sweet potatoes directly in the slow cooker until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, softened butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
- Spread the topping onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Sprinkle the toasted maple pecan crumble evenly over the mashed sweet potatoes. Arrange the pecan halves on top.
- Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes. Serve warm directly from the slow cooker.
Notes
- Ensure sweet potatoes are cubed evenly for consistent cooking.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on desired sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on LOW or 2.5-3.5 hours on HIGH
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg