Baked Sweet Yams in Pineapple Juice
Delight your taste buds with the warm, comforting flavors of Baked Sweet Yams in Pineapple Juice—a perfect blend of sweetness and spice wrapped in a luscious citrus glaze. This easy-to-make side dish features tender slices of sweet yams baked to perfection in a caramelized sauce made from pineapple juice, brown sugar, butter, and a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg. With the option to add crunchy chopped pecans for extra texture, this recipe is ideal for holiday feasts, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. The cornstarch-thickened sauce clings to every bite, ensuring maximum flavor in every forkful. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to six people, this dish is a vibrant addition to any table. Whether you're after a unique twist on classic baked yams or a crowd-pleasing side, this recipe will not disappoint!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet yams
- 1.5 cups pineapple juice
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 cups optional chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Peel the yams and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the yam slices in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the butter is melted.
Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water, ensuring there are no lumps. Whisk this into the pineapple juice mixture.
Pour the pineapple juice mixture evenly over the sliced yams in the baking dish, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and stir the yams gently to ensure they cook evenly and are coated with the sauce. Sprinkle the optional chopped pecans on top if desired.
Return the baking dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the yams are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.4 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 664 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.1 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 4733 mg | 101% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
