Description
Candied yams are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender sweet potatoes with a luscious blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. This delightful dish brings warmth and joy to any occasion, making it the perfect addition to holiday feasts or cozy weeknight dinners. With a caramelized top and a gooey interior, each bite is a nostalgic reminder of family gatherings filled with love and laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium yams (about 2 lbs), peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup pecans (optional), toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine sliced yams with brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well-coated.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, arranging yams evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- If using pecans, sprinkle them over the yams during the last five minutes of baking for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg