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Candied Yams (U.S.) Recipe

American · Side dish · 75 min total

A classic Southern side dish featuring tender yams baked in a buttery, sweet glaze with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for holiday dinners or a comforting weeknight treat.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup orange juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place yam chunks in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook, stirring, until butter is melted and sugar dissolves, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and orange juice.
5. Pour the syrup mixture over the yams and toss to coat evenly.
6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
7. Remove foil, stir yams, and continue baking uncovered for 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally with the syrup, until yams are tender and glaze is thickened.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

• For extra richness, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream or a few tablespoons of bourbon to the syrup.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat in the oven or microwave.
• To save time, you can boil the yams until just tender before baking, then reduce baking time to 15-20 minutes uncovered.

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