Candied Yams Recipe
Get ready to enjoy the sweet flavors of southern-style candied yams—a holiday favorite bursting with warm spices and buttery sweetness.
Equipment
- Oven
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- 9×13 inch baking dish
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
Candied Yams Ingredients
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cut into even pieces
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini marshmallows for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, cloves, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the glaze and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a 9×13 inch baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 20–25 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Top with mini marshmallows and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Notes
You can make this dish up to two days in advance. Reheat in the oven for 20 minutes before serving. For a crispier top, broil during the last few minutes. Add a splash of lemon juice or ginger for complexity. Reduce sugar for a less sweet variation or explore savory versions inspired by Bruce’s yams recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 602mgFiber: 5gSugar: 49gVitamin A: 24483IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg
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