Candied Yams

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    558 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Candied Yams

These candied yams are a buttery, sweet, and spiced side dish that adds a comforting Southern flair to your holiday table. Watch the video below to see how I make this recipe in my kitchen!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 ½ pounds yams (about 4 to 5 medium sized)
  • 1 cup Coconut Sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted melted butter
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Optional: orange zest for garnish

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel the yams and cut them into chunks, about 1-inch to 1 ½-inches in size. Then add them to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. Make the sauce. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, butter, orange juice, molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. Coat the yams. Pour the sugar sauce over the yams, and stir together so that the yams are well coated. Bake uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the yams are fork tender and caramelized.
  4. Serve. Serve the candied yams warm, and if you'd like, you can garnish with a little orange zest.

Notes

  • If you need to keep the candied yams warm while you wait for other dishes to be ready, you can cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil, and place in a 200°F (90°C) oven until ready.
  • If you need to keep the candied yams warm while you wait for other dishes to be ready, you can cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil, and place in a 200°F (90°C) oven until ready.
  • If you do think this recipe might sit in a warming drawer or on the table for a while before the main dish is ready, I'd also recommend under cooking them by a few minutes, so that they don't get overly soft while waiting. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 558kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 102g (34%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 393mg (16%) Potassium 2242mg (64%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 861IU (17%) Vitamin C 50mg (56%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 558 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 558kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 102g 34%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 393mg 16%
Potassium 2242mg 48%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 861IU 17%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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