Holiday Sunshine Yams
Brighten up your festive table with Holiday Sunshine Yams, a vibrant and flavorful twist on the classic sweet potato dish. This recipe combines tender rounds of sweet potatoes with a luscious glaze made from buttery brown sugar, fresh orange juice, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a symphony of cozy holiday flavors. Finished with a toasty layer of optional mini marshmallows, this crowd-pleaser is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect as a side dish for Thanksgiving or any special occasion, Holiday Sunshine Yams offer a balance of sweet and citrusy notes, making every bite irresistibly comforting. Ready in just about an hour, this easy baked yam recipe is sure to brighten any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (yams)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch thick rounds.
Place the sweet potato rounds in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat and simmer the sweet potatoes for 8-10 minutes, or until they are slightly tender. Drain the potatoes and arrange them in a single layer in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the butter mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish, making sure they are well coated.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and, if desired, sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the top of the sweet potatoes. Continue baking uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the marshmallows are toasted and golden.
Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your warm and zesty Holiday Sunshine Yams!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.8 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1867 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.8 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 131.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2264 mg | 48% | |
*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.
