Apple Spiced Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 - 4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling
2/3 cup golden raisin
3 tablespoons butter, cut up
1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter

Preparation

Spray a 4 quart slow cooker lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
Add the sweet potatoes, apple pie filling, raisins, 3 tablespoons butter (cut up), and apple pie spice to the slow cooker; gently stir to mix.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
In a large skillet, add the pecans, sugar, and 2 tablespoons butter.
Over medium heat, cook, stirring constantly, for 8-10 minutes or until sugar mixture that adheres to the nuts turns golden and starts to melt.
Pour nut mixture out onto a piece of foil; let cool completely.
Coarsely crush the nut mixture.
Serve potatoes topped with nuts.