Candied Yams
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Candied Yams
Description
This recipe uses peeled and cut yams coated evenly with a sauce made from coconut sugar, melted butter, orange juice, blackstrap molasses, vanilla extract, and a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and kosher salt. Baking uncovered at 400°F for about an hour allows the sauce to caramelize and the yams to soften progressively, with stirring every 15 minutes ensuring even cooking and coating.
The resulting dish has a tender yet slightly firm texture with a glossy, richly flavored syrup coating. The orange juice and zest enhance the sweetness with fruity brightness, while spices contribute warmth and depth.
Serving warm, candied yams work well as a side especially in holiday meals. The recipe notes recommend keeping the yams warm under foil in a low oven if needed and suggest slightly undercooking initially if holding before serving to avoid overly soft texture.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ pounds yam about 4 to 5 medium sized
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup butter unsalted, melted
- 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
- orange zest for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 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.
- Make the sauce. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, butter, orange juice, molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- 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.
- Serve. Serve the candied yams warm, and if you'd like, you can garnish with a little orange zest.
Notes
- You can keep the candied yams warm by covering the casserole with foil and placing it in a 200°F oven until serving.
- If holding before serving, slightly undercook the yams to prevent them from becoming too soft while waiting.
Nutrition Information
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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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