Candied Yams
Create a delectable candied yams recipe with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. This recipe features tender sweet potatoes coated in a rich syrup and baked to caramelized perfection.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Saucepan
- Vegetable Peeler
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Syrup Mixture
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Toppings
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup marshmallows for topping
- 1 tsp orange zest or lemon zest
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch rounds.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt over medium heat. Stir until smooth.
- Arrange the sliced sweet potatoes in a baking dish and pour the syrup mixture over them, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, baste the yams with the syrup, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Optional: Sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts, add marshmallows, and bake for an extra 5 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with orange or lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Baste regularly while baking to keep the yams moist and flavorful. Adjust sweetness by adding more butter or a splash of citrus juice if needed.