Candied Yams or Sweet Potatoes
Transform your holiday table with this irresistible Candied Yams or Sweet Potatoes recipe, a classic southern-inspired side dish that pairs perfectly with any festive feast. Tender sweet potato rounds are blanketed in a luscious, spiced caramel glaze made with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla for a warm, aromatic depth. Baked to perfection, the rich sauce thickens to coat every slice, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that's both sweet and savory. Ready in just over an hour, this easy yet elegant dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time you crave a comforting, crowd-pleasing side. Serve warm and watch it steal the spotlight! Keywords: candied yams, sweet potatoes, holiday side dish, southern recipe, caramel glaze.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium (about 2 pounds) sweet potatoes or yams
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes or yams and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Place the sliced sweet potatoes in a large 9x13-inch baking dish, arranging them evenly.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, salt, and water to the saucepan. Stir until the mixture is well combined and begins to simmer.
Pour the sugar mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and gently baste the sweet potatoes with the sauce using a spoon or baster.
Return the dish to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon the sauce over the sweet potatoes before plating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.2 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2651 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 976.6 g | 355% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 110.5 g | 395% | |
| Total Sugars | 392.0 g | ||
| Protein | 56.4 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1253 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 12455 mg | 265% | |
*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.
