My Crockpot™ Maple Bourbon Candied Sweet Potatoes are super simple and full of delicious fall flavors – they make for the perfect low effort Thanksgiving side dish!
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Candied sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving is an absolute must in my opinion – they’re non-negotiable. With only 15 mins active prep time, this Crockpot™ recipe guarantees maximum results with minimum effort! The sweetness balances out all the rich and savory dishes on the table so nicely, and so I love making them every year. However, I wanted to add a little twist to this traditional recipe by adding some bourbon and maple syrup. These candied sweet potatoes are next level delicious and flavorful!
Now, don’t be scared – the bourbon is not overpowering at all, but it adds some really great flavor to the sticky sweet glaze. I’ve been loving cooking with bourbon for my fall recipes – I usually combine it with maple and it is just so warming and festive for this time of year!
Whether you’re feeding the five thousand or keeping things intimate this Thanksgiving, these candied sweet potatoes belong on your spread this fall! I top them with some chopped pecans for a nice little crunch – it keeps things texturally interesting and makes the dish look that extra bit special for your guests! You really can’t beat this combination, so I’m sure they’ll go down a treat.
My holiday must-have
I made these Crockpot™ Maple Bourbon Candied Sweet Potatoes in my new Crockpot MyTime™ 6-QT. Programmable Slow Cooker. This new model is amazing for the holiday season because it has a variety of new functions that make it easy to have a meal or side dish ready on your time. The keep warm function is so perfect for when you are hosting! No more stressing about everything being finished and hot at the same time!
I could not even think of hosting – whether it be Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other occasion – without my beloved Crockpot™ slow cooker. It’s my not-so-secret weapon! One great way to alleviate cooking stress is to rely on your slow cooker for the side dishes – you can just load it up in the morning and it’s out of sight, out of mind until it’s time to eat!
I have so many slow cooker recipes on my page which have become favorites any time I host due to the pure ease they bring my mind when I have a million other things to think about – this slow cooker Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is another great option for the fall dinner table! Also, this way you have more time to enjoy with friends and family which is what the holidays are truly all about.
What you’ll need:
- 5 large Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch rounds
- 2 tbsp Water
- 5 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1-2 tbsp Bourbon
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- Pinch of Salt
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, sliced
- Chopped Pecans for topping, optional
How it’s done:
- In the base of the slow-cooker add water, maple syrup, bourbon and vanilla. Whisk in the cornstarch and mix until completely smooth and the clumps are gone.
- Add the sweet potato rounds along with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and brown sugar.
- Mix everything and top with the slices of butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours, or until sweet potatoes or tender. Mix everything up half way through cook time.
- Top with chopped pecans and enjoy!
FAQs
If you have any leftover Maple Bourbon Candied Sweet Potatoes, you can store these in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat these delicious spuds, I’d recommend transferring the leftovers back into a baking dish and placing these in the oven at 350 degrees F for around 10 – 15 mins. For single servings, the microwave will work just fine! I don’t recommend freezing this dish, as the potatoes typically go mushy this way.
Hey – I hear you! As much as I may love them, Candied Sweet Potatoes aren’t for everyone. If you’d prefer a more savoury potato side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner table, you should totally check out my other recipes. I think you’d love my Sheet Pan Cheesy Ranch Potatoes, my Air Fryer Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, or these Baked ‘Everything’ Sweet Potato Fries are a great option too!
The great think about slow cookers is that different heat settings allow you to cook at your own speed – on the highest temperature setting, this dish only takes 3 hours! Alternatively, you can cook these in an oven dish for 1 hour – but the tenderness and flavor you achieve from slow cooking is second to none!
Other recipes you will love:
- Maple Bourbon Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts & Squash
- Maple Mustard Carrots with Whipped Goat Cheese
- Bacon Cheddar Ranch Mashed Potatoes
- Boozy Crockpot Hot Chocolate
- Honey Pear Sage Margaritas
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PrintCrock-Pot Maple Bourbon Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Total Time: 3 – 5 hrs
- Yield: 6–7 servings 1x
Description
Say hello to my Crockpot™ Maple Bourbon Candied Sweet Potatoes – your new Thanksgiving must-have! They’re super simple and packed full of delicious fall flavors.
Ingredients
5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch rounds
2 tbsp water
5 tbsp maple syrup
1-2 tbsp bourbon
1 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt
¾ cup brown sugar
4 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced
Chopped pecans for topping, optional
Instructions
- In the base of the slow-cooker add water, maple syrup, bourbon and vanilla. Whisk in the cornstarch and mix until completely smooth and the clumps are gone.
- Add the sweet potato rounds along with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and brown sugar.
- Mix everything and top with the slices of butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours, or until sweet potatoes or tender. Mix everything up half way through cook time.
- Top with chopped pecans and enjoy!
Notes
If you have any leftover Maple Bourbon Candied Sweet Potatoes, you can store these in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat these delicious spuds, I’d recommend transferring the leftovers back into a baking dish and placing these in the oven at 350 degrees F for around 10 – 15 mins. For single servings, the microwave will work just fine! I don’t recommend freezing this dish, as the potatoes typically go mushy this way.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 3 – 5 hrs
JACLYN
qUITE POSSIBLY THE BEST THING I’VE EVER MADE/EATEN! DIFFERENT THAN THE NORMAL SWEET POTATOE DISH, AND NICE THAT IT’S MADE IN THE CROCKPOT SO IT DOESN’T TAKE UP ANY COOKING SPACE! I’VE SUGGESTED THIS RECIPE TO 2 OTHER PEOPLE AND BOTH HAVE MADE AND LOVED IT AS WELL. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Pat
This sounds wonderful but I am a little confused. I clicked on the numbers at the top of the recipe for larger servings and the only ingredient that changes quantity is the sweet Potatoes. It would seem to me if you are increasing the number so servings you would need to increase all of the ingredients. Is that not the case with this recipe?
Amanda Hickman
Hi!
Must be a glitch. If you are doubling or tripling the recipe you will also double or triple the sweet potatoes.