"To make it easier to bring this traditional Southern staple to a potluck or gathering, I updated it so that it can be cooked in a slow cooker. It's hard to go wrong with candied sweet potatoes when it comes to pleasing a crowd.—Deirdre Dee Cox, Kansas City, Missouri..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup sugar
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8 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons cold water
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Minced fresh parsley, optional