Candied Yams or Sweet Potatoes

Transform your holiday table with this irresistible Candied Yams or Sweet Potatoes recipe, a classic southern-inspired side dish that pairs perfectly with any festive feast. Tender sweet potato rounds are blanketed in a luscious, spiced caramel glaze made with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla for a warm, aromatic depth. Baked to perfection, the rich sauce thickens to coat every slice, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that's both sweet and savory. Ready in just over an hour, this easy yet elegant dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time you crave a comforting, crowd-pleasing side. Serve warm and watch it steal the spotlight! Keywords: candied yams, sweet potatoes, holiday side dish, southern recipe, caramel glaze.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium (about 2 pounds) sweet potatoes or yams
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes or yams and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

Step 3

Place the sliced sweet potatoes in a large 9x13-inch baking dish, arranging them evenly.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 5

Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, salt, and water to the saucepan. Stir until the mixture is well combined and begins to simmer.

Step 6

Pour the sugar mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

After 30 minutes, remove the foil and gently baste the sweet potatoes with the sauce using a spoon or baster.

Step 9

Return the dish to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon the sauce over the sweet potatoes before plating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3999.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4490.9

Total Fat 51.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 2651.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 976.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 110.5g	0%
Total Sugars 392.0g
Protein 56.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1253.3mg	0%
Iron 23.6mg	0%
Potassium 12454.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 10.0%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 85.1%