Candied Yams with Bourbon
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Candied Yams with Bourbon
Description
This recipe for Candied Yams with Bourbon involves peeling and dicing sweet potatoes then coating them in a mixture of melted butter, packed light brown sugar, apple cider, bourbon, and spices including cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and optionally cloves. The sweet potatoes are baked uncovered in a buttered baking dish, stirred periodically to ensure even caramelization and tenderness.
The bourbon contributes aromatics and a subtle depth that enhances the natural sweetness of the yams while the brown sugar and spices create a glaze that caramelizes during baking. The texture is tender with caramelized edges, making them a rich and comforting side dish for holiday meals or special occasions.
Candied yams can be prepared a day ahead by completing the initial coating steps and refrigerating, then baked freshly before serving. The recipe notes also mention that using canned yams requires adjusting baking time to about 25-30 minutes, as they are pre-cooked and only need caramelizing.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs sweet potato peeled and diced into about 1 - 1 1/2" pieces
- 5 Tbsp butter melted
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 2 - 3 Tbsp bourbon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- ground cloves optional, pinch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F degrees and grease a 9x13" baking dish (or other 3 quart baking dish). Add diced sweet potatoes to prepared dish.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, apple cider, bourbon, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg and cloves (if using). Stir together until mixed.
- Add sugar mixture to sweet potatoes and toss to make sure all the sweet potatoes are coated.
- Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender and caramelized.
Notes
- Sweet potatoes can be cut into 1/2-inch rounds or half-moon shapes instead of cubes if preferred.
- For make-ahead convenience, prepare through coating and refrigerate covered overnight; bring to room temperature before baking.
- When using canned yams, drain liquid and bake for 25-30 minutes to caramelize instead of the full bake time for fresh yams.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 605mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 24353IU | 487% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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