Slow Cooker Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole for Thanksgiving
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole is a delightful blend of creamy sweet potatoes and tart apples, infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy-to-make dish transforms simple ingredients into a comforting side or dessert that will have your guests asking for seconds. With just 15 minutes of prep time, let your slow cooker work its magic while you enjoy the festivities. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering, this casserole brings warmth and nostalgia to your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Low: 6 hours or High: 3 hours
- Total Time: 27 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side/Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 3 medium tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces and slice apples thinly (no need to peel).
- Layer half of the sweet potatoes in the slow cooker followed by half of the apples. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes and apples.
- Mix brown sugar with melted butter until combined; drizzle over the layered mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until tender.
- Once cooked, gently mash the casserole in the slow cooker until creamy but still chunky.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with toasted pecans or marshmallows.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added crunch, substitute pears for apples or sprinkle pecans on top before serving. A dash of maple syrup can enhance sweetness if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; reheat gently.