Quick Can Candied Yams
Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this irresistibly easy and delicious recipe for Quick Can Candied Yams! Featuring tender, sweet canned yams coated in a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, honey, butter, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this dish is pure comfort in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect side dish for when you’re short on time but still want to impress. For an extra indulgent touch, top with golden-toasted mini marshmallows for a perfect blend of creamy, gooey sweetness. Whether you're prepping for Thanksgiving or craving a soul-warming side, this quick and simple recipe transforms pantry staples into a show-stopping treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 29 oz Canned yams (drained)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 0.33 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.125 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Drain the canned yams and set them aside.
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt to the melted butter. Stir until well combined and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and gently add the drained yams to the skillet. Stir to coat the yams in the butter-sugar mixture, being cautious not to break them apart.
Let the yams simmer in the sauce for 10-12 minutes, occasionally spooning the glaze over the yams to enhance the flavor.
If using mini marshmallows, preheat your oven broiler to high. Transfer the glazed yams to an oven-safe dish, sprinkle the marshmallows on top, and broil for 1-2 minutes until the marshmallows are golden brown. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.9 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 443 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.9 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2025 mg | 43% | |
*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.
