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Candied Yams Recipe

Candied Yams Recipe: A Sweet Southern Tradition You'll Love

This candied yams recipe blends sweet potatoes with warm cinnamon and brown sugar for a true Southern delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Yams
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Dark brown enhances richness
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Water
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can substitute with pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Pot
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking dish with butter.
  2. Peel and slice your sweet potatoes into uniform rounds, about a quarter inch thick.
  3. In the pot, add brown sugar, butter, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Stir until well-coated.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil on medium heat.
  5. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Transfer to the greased baking dish and pour any remaining syrup over the sweet potatoes.
  7. Bake for about 45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with the syrup.
  8. Check for tenderness and continue baking if needed, basting regularly.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Slice sweet potatoes uniformly for even cooking. Don't skip basting every 15 minutes to enhance flavor.

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