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Candied Yams

Irresistibly Sweet Candied Yams for Your Holiday Table

These Candied Yams are a delightful gluten-free holiday side dish that combines sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and nutmeg for an irresistible flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Yams
  • 3 medium Sweet Potatoes Washed, peeled, and sliced into ½-inch rounds.
  • ½ cup Butter Can substitute with vegan butter.
For the Glaze
  • ¾ cup Dark Brown Sugar Can substitute with light brown sugar.
  • ¼ cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can replace with nutmeg.
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg Optional.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a substitute.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Orange Juice Lemon juice can be used as a swap.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Candied Yams
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then slice them into ½-inch rounds.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in dark brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  3. Pour the glaze over the sweet potato slices and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil and stir the sweet potatoes gently. Bake uncovered for another 30 minutes.
  5. Optional: Simmer remaining glaze for 5 minutes, then pour it over the yams before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, reheat gently and avoid the microwave.

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