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Maple Ginger Sweet Potatoes with Apples

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This delicious, slow cooker recipe is a cool day delight!  Encompassing some of autumn’s favorite flavors, it is easy to put together, and thanks to a slow cooker; effortless to cook!  The rich flavors of sweet potatoes and apples meld seamlessly with the sweetness of maple and ginger, and the spices give it an almost pie-like flavor.  This is a wonderful, warming recipe that you will want to return to again and again.

 

Diff:  Easy    Prep:  15 min.    Cook:  4 hrs.   Serves:  6-8

 

Ingredients:

 

1 ½ # sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into bite-sized pieces (about 5 cups)

2 medium tart cooking apples, chopped

¼ c. dried cranberries

1 ½ t. grated fresh ginger

½ t. kosher salt

1/8 t. pepper

½ t. cinnamon

¼ t. nutmeg

½ c. water

¼ c. maple syrup

 

Directions:

 

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except for water and syrup.

 
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Mix syrup with water and pour over everything in slow cooker.

 
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Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1 ½ hours.

 
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Enjoy!

 

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This is an excellent recipe to take to a potluck.  This could also serve as a nice side dish on a Thanksgiving table, as it’s flavors would complement many other dishes.  As well, this could be a lovely dessert served alone or with whipped cream.  I hope you and your family enjoy this dish, as my family has.

 

Until next week, wishing you all of God’s blessings, good health and good eating!

 

Smiles, Maria