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Disappointed on the outcome based on the reviews.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kayd809"},"reviewBody":"I love this recipe! I've made these sweet potatoes a few times now and can't get enough of them! Highly recommended as they are super easy; just throw everything in the crock pot!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kstp"},"reviewBody":"Made this for a holiday potluck where many people needed a gluten free recipe. It was a hit!! Very tasty and I loved the hint of coconut flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"williamsegraves"},"reviewBody":"These were REMARKABLE!!! My guests slurped this dish down faster than the several others I made. The tastes are very delicious, sweet, and savory! Over 8 different people asked me for this recipe. This dish is in my permanent file!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JudithRN3"},"reviewBody":"my family loves sweet potatoes, so I have tried many recipes over the years. This one is by far The Best!I definately will make this recipe again-it is a keeper-not just for the holidays, but for everyday use","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Corely"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is very delicious and easy. Members of the family that will not eat sweet potatoes raved about these!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mary klug","givenName":"mary","familyName":"klug"},"reviewBody":"Liked the flavors alot. Did not like the coconut so I will omit it the next time I make this. Otherwise a good recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lynnette68"},"reviewBody":"My husband loved these sweet potatoes! They're sweet, without being overly so, and the coconut and pecans complement the potatoes well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kelly F","givenName":"Kelly","familyName":"F"},"reviewBody":"I do not care for sweet potatoes but had to have two helpings of these. I looked forward to them as leftover too!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lutherallie"},"reviewBody":"My husband loves this recipe. He is the king of junk food, but loved the flavor in this dish, and I loved that it had way less fat and calories than traditional sweet potato casseroles. Will definitely be making this part of our recipe rotations!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rohanss"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely delicious! It's our new favorite. Tastes almost like dessert :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rae777"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! 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The only problem is that I will need to cut the recipe down next time, as I am the only person in the house that likes sweet potatoes. I liked the coconut and pecans. It was great that it cooked in the slow cooker.","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"12\/30\/2020 03:44","GUID":"F96F69040CD4468B8B26C1EBA37E8E3F","MemberId":1429255,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"debbiangela","SubmittedDate":"12\/30\/2020 03:44"},{"Comment":"I made this as written and it turned out very dry! The sweet potatoes either need to be mashed with added butter as well an added liquid, or it needs a liquid, like orange juice , added to the crockpot before cooking. Disappointed on the outcome based on the reviews.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"11\/30\/2020 23:37","GUID":"0207880ddafa4d58989cacc81343078e","MemberId":6288269,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"28nov92","SubmittedDate":"11\/30\/2020 23:37"},{"Comment":"Made this for a holiday potluck where many people needed a gluten free recipe. It was a hit!! 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Is the coconut sweetened coconut or unsweetened?<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"","GUID":"b6cc2646d0ef46a7a06249a61943a277","MemberId":8565168,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Klkeegan","SubmittedDate":"11\/17\/2016 01:56"},{"Comment":"

I used almond slices instead of pecans; and left out the sugar. Delicious recipe with the coconut flavor. Thanks, Raquel, for sharing this recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"07\/10\/2016 17:53","GUID":"b6f6765f627d4a3fb353a5a246fc4ffe","MemberId":7287623,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Orbs","SubmittedDate":"07\/10\/2016 17:53"},{"Comment":"

Delicious! We loved them so much at Thanksgiving, that I am making them for Christmas!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"12\/25\/2014 00:11","GUID":"4f388aecbe564c9ca9be76ad981e4836","MemberId":5742906,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rae777","SubmittedDate":"12\/25\/2014 00:11"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2012 13:52","GUID":"8D10F9AA7DEF46A88DA5C4AC77B466D1","MemberId":1045242,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mystique054","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2012 13:52"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"11\/11\/2012 19:43","GUID":"30ee575a46cc4216b5de49c4c6b3c509","MemberId":3562604,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"F_G_Cooking","SubmittedDate":"11\/11\/2012 19:43"},{"Comment":"

Absolutely delicious! It's our new favorite. Tastes almost like dessert :)<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"10\/26\/2012 17:36","GUID":"58ed237b36224eaba547647e0dea3c43","MemberId":5931493,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rohanss","SubmittedDate":"10\/26\/2012 17:36"},{"Comment":"

My husband loves this recipe. He is the king of junk food, but loved the flavor in this dish, and I loved that it had way less fat and calories than traditional sweet potato casseroles. Will definitely be making this part of our recipe rotations!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"07\/25\/2012 16:34","GUID":"8b47f33d0bc544a3ac6e3545a6fbc83e","MemberId":2823623,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lutherallie","SubmittedDate":"07\/25\/2012 16:34"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"01\/21\/2012 12:48","GUID":"6E291364C4E142C18B5786F9B75F1023","MemberId":3132717,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"linnachris","SubmittedDate":"01\/21\/2012 12:48"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"01\/14\/2012 12:15","GUID":"245224442d824c45845de4349dc9033f","MemberId":2512314,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"danali2001","SubmittedDate":"01\/14\/2012 12:15"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"11\/29\/2011 13:56","GUID":"9817e6e0aad7432ab6b1232b08b76152","MemberId":6308823,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jodi78","SubmittedDate":"11\/29\/2011 13:56"},{"Comment":"

my family loves sweet potatoes, so I have tried many recipes over the years. This one is by far The Best!<\/p>

I definately will make this recipe again-it is a keeper-not just for the holidays, but for everyday use<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"11\/25\/2011 13:26","GUID":"c68feab0fc3f45559a5e406b55b92b80","MemberId":1949591,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JudithRN3","SubmittedDate":"11\/25\/2011 13:26"},{"Comment":"

I do not care for sweet potatoes but had to have two helpings of these. I looked forward to them as leftover too!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"09\/25\/2011 13:56","GUID":"50f8bea93428403bb3d3b2b4ff6f13ca","MemberId":5835864,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kelly F","SubmittedDate":"09\/25\/2011 13:56"},{"Comment":"

My husband loved these sweet potatoes! They're sweet, without being overly so, and the coconut and pecans complement the potatoes well.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"08\/04\/2011 21:18","GUID":"3f25da09ca8946e998c0c10f5bc5218b","MemberId":3100774,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Lynnette68","SubmittedDate":"08\/04\/2011 21:18"},{"Comment":"

These were REMARKABLE!!! My guests slurped this dish down faster than the several others I made. The tastes are very delicious, sweet, and savory! Over 8 different people asked me for this recipe. This dish is in my permanent file!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"07\/17\/2011 00:11","GUID":"4881615778284578bd8eea7c1d1fbf94","MemberId":3296408,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"williamsegraves","SubmittedDate":"07\/17\/2011 00:11"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"01\/28\/2011 17:26","GUID":"b64a049992b04bdb8238d8bb731ae8e2","MemberId":3790128,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"teri396","SubmittedDate":"01\/28\/2011 17:26"},{"Comment":"

Liked the flavors alot. Did not like the coconut so I will omit it the next time I make this. Otherwise a good recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"11\/15\/2010 16:36","GUID":"a158491843f4434b8dfeccac884c2a06","MemberId":4997965,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"mary klug","SubmittedDate":"11\/15\/2010 16:36"},{"Comment":"

This recipe is very delicious and easy. Members of the family that will not eat sweet potatoes raved about these!!!<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"11\/01\/2010 12:15","GUID":"f17a7fa9b5964bc481401e132a343a47","MemberId":3313396,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Corely","SubmittedDate":"11\/01\/2010 12:15"},{"Comment":"

sorry the board is a bit crazy today, I tried to fix the recipe didin't work so here it is again<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Sinfully Rich Sweet Potatoes Casserole<\/b><\/h1>\r\n

List of Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes or 2 large cans yams
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs beaten
3\/4 cup sugar<\/span><\/font><\/a>
1\/4 cup butter melted
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1 cup coconut
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup pecans chopped
1\/3 cup butter, melted
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Recipe<\/h3>\r\n


Mix together the first 5 ingredients in the mixer and place into a greased
casserole<\/span><\/font><\/a>. Set aside

Mix in the mixer the last 4 ingredients to make the topping mixture.

Put a layer of potatoes in the corning ware, a layer of topping, repeat, finish with the topping

Bake at 375 degrees till topping is browned.<\/p>\r\n

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this is my recipe for the sweet potatoes, don't use the crockpot cause it is so easy to make using canned potatoes. \r\nSinfully Rich Sweet Potatoes Casserole \r\nList of Ingredients \r\n3 cups mashed sweet potatoes or 2 large cans yams \r\n1 tsp vanilla \r\n2 eggs beaten \r\n3\/4 cup sugar \r\n1\/4 cup butter melted ******************************************************** \r\n1 cup coconut \r\n1 cup brown sugar \r\n1 cup pecans chopped \r\n1\/3 cup butter, melted \r\nRecipe \r\nMix together the first 5 ingredients in the mixer and place into a greased casserole. Set aside Mix in the mixer the last 4 ingredients to make the topping mixture. Put a layer of potatoes in the corning ware, a layer of topping, repeat, finish with the topping \r\nBake at 375 degrees till topping is browned. <\/p>\r\n

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I didn't see any recipe all I saw is someone wanting to sell me a magazine which I am not interested.  I bought these books for years until they started putting in all kinds of ads. I wanted the recipe for the coconut pecan sweet potatoes<\/strong><\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"","GUID":"0221CA68616741A686B58C7BA9493983","MemberId":1338024,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Lucas1","SubmittedDate":"01\/06\/2010 20:59"},{"Comment":"

Awesome and super easy!!!<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"01\/06\/2010 18:30","GUID":"01c012ad111d409095373df52f299c76","MemberId":4587829,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"davinsmama","SubmittedDate":"01\/06\/2010 18:30"},{"Comment":"

I love this recipe! I've made these sweet potatoes a few times now and can't get enough of them! Highly recommended as they are super easy; just throw everything in the crock pot!<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"12\/21\/2009 12:38","GUID":"c096778a7b11432bac214ce17f031215","MemberId":2992739,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kayd809","SubmittedDate":"12\/21\/2009 12:38"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 10:30","GUID":"32cb50e6d3d342ff917ddebcef538516","MemberId":4661661,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"jrhefner","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 10:30"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"10\/26\/2009 10:22","GUID":"37ef1903aefc4e53a698e00448d03286","MemberId":1014611,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Bridget19","SubmittedDate":"10\/26\/2009 10:22"},{"Comment":"

Delicious flavors!!<\/p>","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"10\/05\/2009 18:09","GUID":"12c49a436a8645b7853d507f06ba4f42","MemberId":3598486,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mom2eileigh","SubmittedDate":"10\/05\/2009 18:09"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"09\/15\/2009 05:23","GUID":"cb43e5df6665434e9679445cc3100831","MemberId":1438467,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rob.mcmanus","SubmittedDate":"09\/15\/2009 05:23"},{"Comment":"

Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in extracts.<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"","GUID":"9A3845EC210A4458B75168DDEB4DEAB6","MemberId":750194,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"MS54","SubmittedDate":"09\/14\/2009 14:49"},{"Comment":"

When do you put in the vanilla and coconut extract?<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"","GUID":"ff2930b0def441a4afe9994ce4f08bf7","MemberId":1331693,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Betsy Evans","SubmittedDate":"09\/05\/2009 10:32"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\nCoconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes Recipe: How to Make It<\/title>\n\n\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/coconut-pecan-sweet-potatoes\/\" \/>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\t\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes Recipe: How to Make It","description":"These delicious sweet potatoes cook effortlessly in the slow cooker so you can tend to other things. 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