Candied Yams with Cranberries
Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly caramelized, these Candied Yams with Cranberries are the perfect holiday side dish that combines vibrant flavors with a touch of festive flair. Tender cubes of yams are roasted alongside tart fresh cranberries, all blanketed in a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, pure maple syrup, orange juice, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. A hint of vanilla adds depth, while optional toasted pecans provide a delightful crunch. This easy-to-make dish, baked to golden perfection, strikes a beautiful balance between sweetness and acidity, making it an ideal complement to your holiday turkey or ham. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a crowd-pleasing recipe that will add sparkle to any Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds yams (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1.5 cups fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cups brown sugar
- 0.25 cups maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted, melted)
- 0.5 cups orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups pecans (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the yams and fresh cranberries.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the sugar mixture over the yams and cranberries, tossing gently to coat evenly.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
Remove the foil and gently stir the yams and cranberries. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the yams are tender and the glaze has thickened slightly.
If using pecans, sprinkle them over the top during the last 5 minutes of baking to toast lightly.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a delicious side dish for any holiday meal or special occasion.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.1 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 965 mg | 21% | |
*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.
