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		Slow Cooker Orange Spiced Sweet Potatoes
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Yield: 8 servings
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
			Ingredients
			
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
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									sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
									
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								cup | 
								
									
									dark brown sugar
									
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								cup | 
								
									
									(1 stick) butter, cut in small pieces
									
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								teaspoon | 
								
									
									cinnamon
									
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								teaspoon | 
								
									
									nutmeg
									
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								teaspoon | 
								
									
									orange zest
									
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									Juice of 1 orange
									
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								teaspoon | 
								
									
									salt
									
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								teaspoon | 
								
									
									vanilla extract
									
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									Toasted pecans, chopped*
									
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			Directions:
			Place sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, orange juice and salt  in slow cooker.  Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or until potatoes are tender.  
Stir in vanilla extract.  Sprinkle with toasted pecans before serving.
		 
	
	
	
		
			
			*To toast pecans:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans evenly on a baking sheet and toast for 8 to 10 minutes.
		 
	
	
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	Larry's Family Foods Recipes
	https://www.larrysfamilyfoods.com/Recipes/Detail/4805/