Candied Yams
User Reviews
5
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
American, Canadian, Vegetarian
Candied Yams
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This recipe bakes sweet potato slices in a syrupy glaze made from orange juice, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, accented by fresh rosemary. The result is tender, flavorful yams with a sweet, slightly spiced finish, topped with chopped pecans for a crunchy contrast.
Description
Candied Yams are prepared by slicing peeled sweet potatoes and baking them in a richly flavored glaze that combines freshly squeezed orange juice, dark brown sugar, and unsalted butter. The glaze is infused with aromatic vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped fresh rosemary, enhancing the natural sweetness of the yams with warm spices and herbal notes. Baking covered initially helps the potatoes become tender, then uncovering and basting allows the syrup to thicken and caramelize, creating a sticky coating. Chopped pecans added as a garnish contribute a pleasant crunch and nutty flavor. This dish suits holiday meals or any occasion needing a comforting sweet side.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon rosemary finely chopped fresh
- 3 pounds sweet potato peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- ½ cup pecan halves chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, brown sugar, butter, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until butter has melted, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and rosemary.
- Place potatoes into the prepared baking dish; stir in orange juice mixture.
- Place into oven and bake, covered, for 40 minutes. Uncover; continue to bake for an additional 20 minutes, basting every 7-8 minutes until potatoes are tender and orange juice mixture is syrupy. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with pecans, if desired.
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