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Candied Yams
On the table in under 30 minutes, these sweet and savory candied yams are an old-fashioned classic side dish perfect for holidays!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 204 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5-6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into rounds (about ⅜ inch thick)
- 5-6 tablespoons butter
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup water
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add cubed sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water to a large skillet and bring to a boil.
- Turn heat down to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes without stirring.
- Cook on low for an additional 4-6 minutes, stirring until potatoes are well coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Storage. Place cooled leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw, if needed, and reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan. Add a bit of butter and cook until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Potassium
403mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
16207IU
(324%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 403mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 16207IU | 324% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.