Candied Yams Recipe
This Candied Yams recipe is a classic American side dish that is perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy family dinner. Sweet potatoes are simmered until just tender, then baked with a sweet and buttery cinnamon sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Yams:
- 5 large yams (sweet potatoes), peeled and cut into large chunks (about 4 to 5 cups)
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 8 tablespoons butter, cubed
Instructions
- Cook Yams: Place yams in a pot, cover with water, and cook until slightly tender. Drain.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F.
- Prepare Yams: Transfer yams to a baking dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg, then add sugars and butter.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes, toss yams, then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Serve: Spoon candied mixture over yams before serving.
Notes
- Substitution: You can use sweet potatoes if you can’t find yams.
- Flavor Boost: Swap part of the granulated sugar for dark brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of cloves for extra warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 344 kcal
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 189mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.4g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 27mg
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