Candied Yams
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Candied yams are cooked yams (usually sweet potatoes) that are glazed in a delicious cinnamon spiced brown sugar and butter sauce!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes peeled and cut into rounds
Brown Sugar Glaze
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- chopped toasted pecans or walnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Place the sweet potato pieces into a large pot and cover with water Bring to a simmer over high hear, then reduce the heat and keep simmering the sweet potatoes until they are JUST fork tender but not falling apart. You will cook them in the sauce for a few minutes later on, so tender-crisp is best!
- Drain and rinse with cold water to help stop them from cooking further.
- Place the brown sugar, butter, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, cinnamon and cayenne in a large skillet.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until the ingredients melt and start bubbling.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to thicken up, around 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add the drained sweet potatoes to skillet.
- Turn the heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until the sweet potatoes are coated with the glaze.
- Continue to cook, stirring, until the potatoes are very soft and the glaze has thickened up even more.
- Transfer to your serving dish and garish with toasted nuts if desired.
Notes
- If the sauce is too sweet for your tastes, add in some more lemon juice to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
194mg
(8%)
Potassium
794mg
(23%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
32412IU
(648%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 794mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 32412IU | 648% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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