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Candied Yams
Baked candied yams are one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. The succulent potato texture mixed with the sweet brown sugar spiced sauce, baked to candy perfection, is incredible.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 472 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5-6 medium red garnet yams or sweet potatoes, about 3 pounds
- ½ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Peel and cut 5-6 medium red garnet yams or sweet potatoes, into 1/2-inch thick slices or 2-inch bite-size pieces.
- Add ½ cup butter, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 cup dark brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ⅛ teaspoon cloves to a large pot.
- Heat the mixture over medium-high heat. Whisk until the mixture is melted and combined.
- Add the yam slices to the pot of glaze. Gently stir to coat the yams with the brown sugar glaze. Pour the coated yams into the prepared pan.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Open the oven to stir and coat the yams with the glaze. Replace the foil and finish baking the yams for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove the yams from the oven when they are fork-tender and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
430mg
(18%)
Potassium
692mg
(20%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
27194IU
(544%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 692mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 27194IU | 544% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.