Pita's Candied Yams

Transform your holiday table with Pita's Candied Yams, a classic Southern-inspired side dish that offers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Tender slices of yams are blanketed in a rich, buttery caramel glaze infused with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, then baked to perfection. For an extra indulgence, a golden layer of toasted mini marshmallows adds a gooey, comforting finish. This easy recipe comes together in just an hour, making it an ideal choice for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion. With its irresistible flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, Pita's Candied Yams is sure to be the star of your table. Keywords: candied yams recipe, holiday side dish, sweet potato casserole alternative, marshmallow topping.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds yams (peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the yams and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Place them in a large baking dish in an even layer.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Cook and stir until the mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and water until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Pour the caramel glaze evenly over the sliced yams, ensuring all pieces are coated.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Remove the foil, gently baste the yams with the glaze, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until the yams are tender and the glaze is thickened.

Step 8

If using mini marshmallows, sprinkle them evenly over the top and return the dish to the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and melted.

Step 9

Let the candied yams cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm as a side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1755.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3207.5

Total Fat 73.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 817.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 623.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.5g	0%
Total Sugars 223.0g
Protein 23.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 370.6mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 11300.2mg	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: 20.4%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 76.7%