Candied Yams
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Candied Yams
Description
The Candied Yams recipe requires peeled sweet potatoes cut into uniform one-inch pieces for even cooking. They’re baked in a sauce made from dark brown sugar, melted unsalted butter, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg, which coats the yams and infuses them with warm sweetness. Baking at 400°F softens the potatoes and creates caramelized edges.
In the last few minutes of baking, miniature marshmallows are sprinkled over the top to melt and brown slightly, adding a sweet, fluffy crust that contrasts with the tender yams. Stirring a couple of times during baking helps cook the yams evenly and coat them well.
This dish is best served immediately while the marshmallows remain hot and gooey. Selecting longer, thinner sweet potatoes helps in cutting uniform pieces that cook evenly. Candied Yams make a classic holiday side or a comforting sweet vegetable dish at any time.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds sweet potato peeled, halved and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 6 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9x13 inch pan or 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place the sweet potatoes in an even layer in the dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes. Toss to coat them evenly in the sauce.
- Bake the yams for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 15-20 minutes, until tender and caramelized.
- Sprinkle the marshmallows over the top, and bake for another 5 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and browned. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose long, thinner sweet potatoes to cut evenly sized pieces that cook uniformly.
- Cut the yams into pieces of similar size for consistent tenderness.
- Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the marshmallows while they are warm and melted.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 789mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 32438IU | 649% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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