Candied Yams Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    343 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Candied Yams Recipe

Candied Yams are a great way to sweeten up your holiday meal!

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Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange the sweet potatoes slices in the prepared baking dish.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour the syrup mixture over the sweet potatoes, making sure they are evenly coated.
  5. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  6. 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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