Quick Candied Yams
Transform your holiday table—or any meal—into a celebration with these Quick Candied Yams! This recipe delivers all the classic flavors of Southern-style candied yams in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect side dish for busy cooks. Featuring tender canned yams coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, every bite is irresistibly sweet and warmly spiced. A hint of vanilla adds depth, while optional mini marshmallows toasted to golden perfection provide a gooey, nostalgic touch. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or weeknight indulgence, these candied yams are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 29 ounces canned yams (drained)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.33 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
Drain the canned yams and set them aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg, creating a smooth glaze.
Add the drained yams to the skillet, gently tossing to coat them evenly in the glaze.
Cook the yams for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and the glaze thickens.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Optional: If desired, transfer the yams to a baking dish, top with mini marshmallows, and broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
Serve the candied yams warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.9 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 948 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.3 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 152.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1995 mg | 42% | |
*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.
