Yams with Candied Apples and Cranberries

prep time:: 30 minutes
total time:: 8-10 hours

Makes 6-8 servings

This recipe was given to me from a dear friend and is always a hit at family gatherings around the holidays-plus it can be made in advance which makes it even better! This dish goes great with baked ham or roast turkey. Sprinkle with toasted pecans just before serving for a crisp, rich tasting finishing touch.

ingredients

3 large yams or sweet potatoes (1 1/2 to 2 lbs total), peeled and diced
1 medium size Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored and diced
1 cup fresh or frozen (unthawed) cranberries
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/3 cup orange flavored liqueur or orange juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

directions

1
In a 3 quart or larger electric slow cooker, combine yams and apple; sprinkle with cranberries.
2
In a small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; sprinkle over yam mixture.
3
Drizzle with liqueurr or orange juice.
4
Cover and cook at low setting until yams are very tender when pierced (8 1/2-10 hours).
5
Meanwhile, toast pecans in a wide nonstick frying pan over medium heat until golden brown (5-8 minutes), stirring occasionally. Pour out of pan ans set aside for garnish.
6
To serve, stir yam mixture lightly, then sprinkle with pecans.