Description
Indulge in the sweet, comforting flavors of these delicious candied yams. Tender sweet potatoes are baked in a rich, buttery, and spiced syrup, creating a side dish that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or any cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 medium yams (or sweet potatoes), peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
Syrup:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup water
Topping (Optional):
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Arrange the sliced yams in the baking dish.
- Make the syrup: In a saucepan, melt the butter, then add sugars, spices, vanilla, and water. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Coat the sweet potatoes: Pour the syrup over the yams, covering them well. Bake covered for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Uncover, stir the yams, and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes until tender and bubbly.
- Add topping: If using marshmallows, sprinkle over the top and bake until golden and melted.
Notes
- You can prepare this dish a day ahead and reheat before serving.
- For a deeper flavor, consider using maple syrup as a partial substitute for brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
