
Candied Yams Recipe
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Candied Yams Recipe
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Candied Yams are a great way to sweeten up your holiday meal!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the sweet potatoes slices in the prepared baking dish.
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Add the orange juice. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the syrup mixture over the sweet potatoes, making sure they are evenly coated.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, stir gently, and continue baking uncovered for another 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and syrupy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
241mg
(10%)
Potassium
589mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
24491IU
(490%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
Protein | 3g | 6% |
Fat | 12g | 18% |
Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
Sodium | 241mg | 10% |
Potassium | 589mg | 13% |
Fiber | 5g | 20% |
Sugar | 26g | 52% |
Vitamin A | 24491IU | 490% |
Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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