Maple-Walnut Sweet Potatoes

Name: Maple-Walnut Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
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

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 hours

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

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

Directions

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.
Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 298 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.

Topped with dried cherries and walnuts, this side dish 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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