This candied yams recipe is sweet potato slices baked in butter and brown sugar until glossy. It is not a mashed sweet potato casserole.
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Candied Yams
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Candied Yams. From Your Daily Hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds (1.4kg) sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons (57g) butter
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Layer the slices in a baking dish.
- Dot with butter and sprinkle with sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add the water.
- Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes, until the slices are soft and the syrup is glossy.
Notes
Slices, in syrup. This is not a mashed casserole with a streusel hat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Cut
Even half-inch slices so they finish together.
Cover
First, so they steam. Then uncover to glaze.
Sugar
Brown sugar. White sugar is a thinner syrup.
Water
A small splash. The potatoes release more.
Nutrition (estimated)
About 320 calories per serving. Estimate only, not a lab test.
FAQ
Marshmallows?
A handful for the last 5 minutes, if you want them. The syrup is already the glaze.
Storage
Fridge, 4 days.
Canned yams?
Drain them and shorten the covered bake to 15 minutes.
Orange?
A teaspoon of zest in the sugar.
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