Source: Taste of Home website

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 8 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• Minced fresh parsley, optional

1. In a small bowl, combine sugars. In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, layer a third of the sweet potatoes; sprinkle with a third of the sugar mixture. Repeat layers twice. In a small bowl, combine the butter, vanilla and salt; drizzle over potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender.
2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a serving dish; keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over sweet potatoes.
3. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Makes 12 servings

Nutritional Facts

3/4 cup sweet potato with 1/4 cup sauce equals 252 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 91 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.

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