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Most Delicious Candied Yams
The most delicious candied yams are a holiday table staple! Sliced yams are coated in a sweet sauce with the most amazing spices, and baked until caramelized. You’re going to love it!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 259 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 yams peeled and cut into 1/4 inch discs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- sea salt to finish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag combine yams discs, orange juice, brown sugar, honey, olive oil, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss or shake to combine until all yams are well coated.
- Pour contents into the greased baking dish, cover with foil, and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and stir, then cook for another 15 minutes.
- Once yams are fork tender and the sauce has caramelized, remove from oven. Let cool and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
474mg
(20%)
Potassium
570mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
21417IU
(428%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 474mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 570mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 21417IU | 428% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.