Maple Glazed Yams
Bring irresistible warmth and sweetness to your table with Maple Glazed Yams, the perfect side dish for any occasion. Featuring tender yams coated in a luscious glaze made from pure maple syrup, butter, and dark brown sugar, this recipe infuses every bite with rich, caramelized flavors. A dash of cinnamon and nutmeg adds cozy spice, while a hint of vanilla rounds out the glaze for a gourmet touch. Baked to perfection and optionally topped with crunchy pecans, these yams are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ready in just an hour, this dish is an easy yet elegant addition to holiday feasts or weeknight dinners. Ideal for fans of glazed sweet potatoes, fall flavors, and comforting, crowd-pleasing sides.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized yams (or sweet potatoes)
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup pecans (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the yams and cut them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Place them in an even layer in a large oven-safe baking dish.
In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, butter, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the mixture is well combined.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the maple glaze evenly over the yams. Use a spoon or spatula to ensure all the pieces are coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and gently stir the yams to ensure they are evenly coated with the glaze.
Return the dish to the oven and 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 yams during the last 5 minutes of baking for added crunch.
Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.6 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.0 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1117 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.7 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 158.3 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1939 mg | 41% | |
*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.
