5 from 15 votes
Candied Yams
Candied Yams are sweet, tender yam chunks baked in a rich sauce that combines coconut sugar, butter, orange juice, molasses, vanilla, and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. During baking, the yams absorb the caramel-flavored coating, becoming fork-tender and glossy. This dish offers a balance of sweetness and spice with a silky texture, typically served warm as a side dish.
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
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 558
% 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.