TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4 hours Read more: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/applesauce-sweet-potatoes#ixzz3LBucINTV During the holidays, using your slow cooker not only frees up oven space, but time, too! Sweet potatoes are a must on our family menu, and this no-fuss version will have everyone thinking you s

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped glazed pecans, optional

Place sweet potatoes in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the applesauce, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon; pour over sweet potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 8 servings.