Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Applesauce

Submitted by Mary Beth Cheney


Ingredients:
6 med. sweet potatoes or yams (2 lbs), peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1- 1/2 cups applesauce
2/3 cup packed brown sugar - I used about 1/3 cup
3 T. margarine or butter, melted
1 t. ground cinnamon
1/2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted, optional

Directions: 1.  Place sweet potatoes in 2 to 3 1/2 quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients except nuts; spoon over potatoes.
2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or high setting 3-4 hours until potatoes are very tender.
3. Sprinkle with nuts and serve.