Delicious Candied Yams Recipe
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Delicious Candied Yams Recipe
Description
This recipe transforms thickly sliced yams or sweet potatoes into a sweet baked dish by coating them with a sauce made from melted butter, packed light brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. The coated slices are baked covered to soften, then uncovered and stirred before a second baking period to deepen the caramelization and tenderness. This two-stage baking softens the yams through while allowing the sugar and spices to penetrate and form a glossy, flavorful coating.
The flavor is warm and aromatic with brown sugar’s subtle caramel notes complemented by vanilla and spices. The texture ends tender enough to break easily but not mushy, making it a classic sweet side often served at holiday meals.
The recipe allows substitution of any color sweet potato or yam. Additional spices like ground ginger or cloves can be added for variation. Reheating tips include warming gently in the oven covered and stirring halfway through. The dish stores in the refrigerator for up to five days but doesn’t freeze well, so fresh preparation or refrigeration is recommended.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds yam or sweet potato, peeled and thickly sliced
- 1 ½ unsalted butter sticks (units not specified
- 1 ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°.
- Add the yams or sweet potatoes to a large bowl and set aside.
- Put the butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium-size pan or pot and heat over low heat while whisking until the butter is melted and the mixture is combined.
- Pour the butter-brown sugar mixture over top of the yams or sweet potatoes in the bowl and thoroughly mix until coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a 13x9 casserole or a similar sized baking dish and cover in foil or a lid.
- Bake in the oven at 375° for 45, remove from the oven, stir and place back in the oven for another 45 minutes or until the yams or sweet potatoes are very tender.
Notes
- You can prepare the candied yams up to one hour ahead, keeping them covered and warm before serving.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to five days; freezing is not recommended due to texture changes.
- Reheat gently in a covered dish at 350°F for 15–20 minutes or microwave until warm.
- Any color variety of sweet potato or yam can be used interchangeably.
- For a spiced variation, add ½ teaspoon each of ground ginger and ground cloves to the mixture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 450mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 16094IU | 322% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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