Candied Yams with Apples
Sweet, buttery, and brimming with cozy fall flavors, these Candied Yams with Apples are the ultimate holiday side dish or comforting treat for any season. Tender slices of yams and crisp apples are layered and smothered in a rich, caramel-like glaze made from melted butter, brown sugar, honey, and a touch of orange juice for a zesty twist. Hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla add a warm, aromatic depth, while optional toasted pecans provide a delightful crunchy finish. This easy-to-make dish bakes to golden perfection, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or simply to brighten a family dinner, this recipe brings sweetness and spice to your table with just 15 minutes of prep time! Serve warm and savor the comforting harmony of flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups yams (peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 2 apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup pecans (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Layer the sliced yams and apples in the prepared baking dish, alternating between the two and slightly overlapping the slices.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Once the mixture is smooth, stir in the orange juice and vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then remove it from the heat.
Pour the brown sugar mixture evenly over the yams and apples, making sure to coat them well.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and stir the yams and apples gently to ensure even coating. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the yams are tender and the glaze is bubbly.
If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans over the top during the last 5 minutes of baking for added crunch.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or holiday dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.6 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 729 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 484.5 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.9 g | 182% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.3 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 8580 mg | 183% | |
*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.
