This crockpot recipe makes a delicious side dish for your Christmas meal!

Maple-Walnut Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

8 medium sweet potatoes
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, divided
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

~Peel and cut sweet potatoes lengthwise in half; cut crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker.

~Add 1/2 cup walnuts, brown sugar, cherries, maple syrup, apple juice, and salt; toss to combine.

~Cook, covered, on low about six hours (or until potatoes are tender). Sprinkle with remaining walnuts.