Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

INGREDIENTS

4 lb

sweet potatoes, washed, peeled, & cut into 2-inch chunks

1 1/2 cups

water

1 cup

whole milk, warm

4 tbsp

butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup

pure maple syrup

1 tbsp

fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 1/2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp

ground ginger

1 1/2 cups

chopped pecans, toasted