Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes and Apples is a delicious Holiday side dish. This is an easy recipe to make, and is lightly sweet.
Spray the crock with cooking spray.
Add half of the cubed sweet potatoes and spread evenly.
Add half of the sliced apples and spread evenly.
Mix together the sage, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Then sprinkle half of it over the apples.
Mix together the melted butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar. Pour half of it over the apples.
Layer the remaining half of the sweet potatoes, then the remaining apples.
Sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture, then the remaining butter mixture.
Cover and cook on Low for 5-7 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are soft.
Use a potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes and apples together.
Serve as a side dish with your favorite poultry dinner.
Best size slow cooker for this recipe is 3-4 quart.