5 from 18 votes
Brown Sugar Candied Yams
Brown Sugar Candied Yams are sweet potato chunks simmered until just tender then baked in a syrupy blend of orange juice, brown sugar, butter, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The addition of orange zest and fresh rosemary gives a subtle brightness and herbaceous note to the rich, caramelized coating. This preparation results in tender vegetables with a lightly sticky, flavorful glaze, suitable as a comforting side dish for holiday meals or any dinner that benefits from a sweet and spiced vegetable.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
530 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530
% 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.