Brown Sugar Candied Yams
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Brown Sugar Candied Yams
Description
This Brown Sugar Candied Yams recipe starts by boiling peeled sweet potato chunks to ensure they are partially tender without disintegrating. Meanwhile, a sauce is made by boiling down orange juice, brown sugar, butter, and a warming blend of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg to create a thick syrup. The sweet potatoes are then combined with this syrup in a buttered casserole dish and baked until the yams absorb the flavors and become tender throughout. Orange zest and fresh rosemary finish the dish with aromatic brightness and subtle herbal undertones.
The flavor profile balances the natural sweetness of the yams with citrus notes and warm spices, while the baking process concentrates the syrup to form a glossy, slightly sticky glaze. This texture contrast between tender yams and caramelized coating makes it a rich yet approachable vegetable side.
Serve these candied yams warm alongside roasted meats, particularly during holiday dinners or Sunday family meals. The herbal note from rosemary adds depth and works well with the orange and spice elements, elevating the usual sweet potato dish.
Ingredients
- 2.5 - 3 pounds sweet potato peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 6 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover with a couple of inches of cold water. Add the salt and bring to a boil. Boil for 7-10 minutes or until they start getting tender but not fully cooked. Drain and set aside.
- Mix the remaining ingredients in a large sauté pan and bring to a boil on high heat. Cook until the sauce reduces to a syrup.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add sweet potatoes to a large, lightly buttered casserole dish, add the sauce, and toss gently to combine.
- Bake until the sauce reduces to a syrup and the potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.
- Garnish with a bit of orange zest and some rosemary.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 110g | 37% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 573mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1234mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 58g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 44741IU | 895% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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