5 from 6 votes
Classic Candied Yams
This Classic Candied Yams dish is pure heaven. They're not difficult to make, and they are an absolute must at our table every Thanksgiving. Enjoy! And be Thankful.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
613 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 large yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼ to ½-inch slices
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tick butter 8 tbsp, cut into pieces, unsalted
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Cook yams in boiling water for about 10 minutes.
- Place yams in a skillet and then cover with the two sugars, butter, and water.
- Cook, uncovered, on low heat until the yams are tender and the liquid has become thick, about 30 to 40 minutes, basting and stirring occasionally.
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Notes
- Yams are also called sweet potatoes.
- Don't boil the sliced potatoes for more than 10 minutes, otherwise, they will get too soft and completely fall apart during the cooking process.
- The candied yams can be made several hours in advance and reheated with a little more water just before serving.
- The yams will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
613kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
125g
(42%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
2179mg
(46%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
53g
(106%)
Vitamin A
715IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 613
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 613kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 125g | 42% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 2179mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.