Crock Pot Apple Spiced Yams

Ingredients

FOR THE YAMS

• 4 lbs yams, UNPEELED, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling
• 1 cup golden raisin
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

FOR THE TOPPING

• 1 cup pecan, coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

1. 1

   FOR THE YAMS, with non-stick cooking spray, coat inside of a 4-quart crock pot.

2. 2

   Into crock pot place sliced yams, pie filling, raisins, melted butter & cinnamon, then gently stir to mix.

3. 3

   Cover & cook on LOW 6-7 hours or until yams are cooked through.

4. 4

   FOR THE TOPPING, in large skillet, add chopped pecans, sugar & 2 tablespoons butter, then cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 8-10 minutes or until sugar mixture adhering to nuts turns golden & starts to melt.

5. 5

   Pour mixture onto some heavy duty foil, & let cool completely.

6. 6

   When cool, coarsely crush nut mixture.

7. 7

   When yams are done, sprinkle with crushed nut mixture & serve.