Sweet Potato Apple Casserole in the Crockpot
Made with chunks of tender sweet potatoes and apples, plus the perfect amount of crumble topping, Sweet Potato Apple Casserole in the Crockpot is the perfect combination of sweet potato casserole and apple crisp.
Looking for other easy holiday side dishes? Try our Scalloped Sweet Potatoes or Sweet Potato Crumble.
A Quick Look at the Recipe
- ✅ Recipe Name: Sweet Potato Apple Casserole in a Crockpot
- ⏲️ Ready In: 3 hours 20 minutes
- 👨👨👦👦 Serves: 12
- 🍽️ Calories: 309 calories
- 💪 Protein: 3g
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Butter, Brown Sugar, Pecans
- 📋 Dietary Info:
- 💯 Why You’ll Love It: Toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and walk away while everything slowly caramelizes.
I look forward to this easy sweet potato side dish every single Thanksgiving! In fact, I like it so much I often make it again at Christmas.
After all these years, my family now EXPECTS this side dish at our holiday meals. The only thing is, they don’t know whether to eat it as a side dish or as a dessert!
I say do whatever makes your heart happy, but I really enjoy this side dish alongside my Turkey in an Electric Roaster or Honey Baked Boneless Ham because I like a little SWEET with my SAVORY.
Add that crumble topping, then let everything caramelize and you’ve yourself a side dish that’s an absolute masterpiece with very little work involved!
Ingredients and Substitutions
For a complete list of ingredients, see the detailed recipe card below.
- Sweet potatoes: If you choose elongated sweet potatoes rather than round ones, you can slice them in half and then into chunks much more easily.
- Apples: I think a more tart apple is better in this dish since it complements the sweetness of the sweet potatoes and pecan topping. I like Granny Smith or Jonathon apples, but you can sure use what you have on hand.
- Butter: Melted
- Dark brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Pecans: You can substitute walnuts for the pecans, if desired. Nuts are a must in this dish for needed crunch and texture.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Into a large mixing bowl, place the sliced apples and sweet potato chunks. Next, add the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt
Step 2: Gently toss everything together, combining well.
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Step 3: Transfer the sweet potatoes and apples to a well-greased 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle the prepared topping over the top.
Step 4: Cover with the lid and cook on low for 2 1/2 – 3 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork. Serve at once!
My Recipe Tips
- To easily cut the sweet potatoes into chunks, cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Place the cut-side-down on a cutting board and slice each one in half lengthwise again. Now cut each one into 1-1/2 inch chunks and repeat with the remaining sweet potatoes.
- If you’re having trouble cutting the sweet potatoes into chunks, use a sharp knife with a wider/sturdier blade, such as a chef’s knife. This makes the task so much easier!
- Sometimes I even add a few fresh cranberries half way through the cooking time, sprinkling them on top. This adds pretty color to the dish, too.
Sweet Potato Apple Casserole FAQs
Yes, and it works perfectly. You’ll need to shorten the cooking time since you are cooking half the quantity, but expect it to take at least 2 hours on low before it’s tender when tested with a fork.
Store any cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Leftovers taste best when reheated in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Because canned sweet potatoes are already fully cooked upon opening, they will not work in this recipe. Frozen sweet potatoes also will not work since they are par-cooked before being flash frozen. Using canned or frozen sweet potatoes in this recipe will result in a very soggy and mushy outcome.
More Crock Pot Side Dish Recipes
I love an easy slow cooker side dish when I’m prepping a large holiday dinner, and my oven is full. If you are looking for similar recipes, try my Crockpot Velveeta Mac and Cheese or my Sweet Potatoes in a Slow Cooker. Or you can always make a dessert like this Crock Pot Pecan Pie instead!
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Sweet Potato Apple Casserole in the Crockpot
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Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes and Apples
- 3 large sweet potatoes peeled
- 3 large apples each one peeled and sliced into 8 fat slices
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt substitute 1/2 teaspoon table salt
Pecan Topping
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt substitute 1/4 teaspoon table salt
Instructions
- Into a large mixing bowl, place the sliced apples and sweet potato chunks.3 large apples, 3 large sweet potatoes
- Add the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, then gently toss everything to combine.1/3 cup melted butter, 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Transfer the sweet potatoes and apples to a well-greased 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the topping ingredients until well blended; sprinkle over the apple/sweet potato mixture in the crockpot.5 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar, 2/3 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cover with the lid and cook on low for 2 1/2 – 3 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve at once!
To Bake in the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the recipe just as directed through Step 2. Transfer the prepared sweet potatoes and apples to a well-grease 9×13-inch baking dish. Make the topping as directed and sprinkle evenly over the top. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 1 – 1 1/2 hours, or until the sweet potaoes are very tender when pierved with a fork. Remove the foil the last 30 minutes of baking time.
Notes
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- To easily cut the sweet potatoes into chunks, cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Place the cut-side-down on a cutting board and slice each one in half lengthwise again. Now cut each one into 1-1/2 inch chunks and repeat with the remaining sweet potatoes.
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- If you’re having trouble cutting the sweet potatoes into chunks, use a sharp knife with a wider/sturdier blade, such as a chef’s knife. This makes all the difference!
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- I prefer a more tart apple for this dish, such as Granny Smith or Jonathon, but you can use whatever you have on hand. Sometimes I even add a few fresh cranberries half way through the cooking time, sprinkling them on top. This adds pretty color to the dish, too.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
Chef Alli is not a dietitian or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate.