Seet's Yummy Candied Yams or Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the comforting sweetness of "Seet's Yummy Candied Yams or Sweet Potatoes," a soul-warming side dish bursting with cozy holiday flavors. This easy-to-make recipe features tender, caramelized slices of sweet potatoes bathed in a luscious glaze of brown sugar, butter, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Infused with a hint of vanilla and a subtle touch of salt to balance the sweetness, this heavenly dish bakes to perfection, creating a thick, bubbling syrup that coats every bite. Perfect for festive dinners or family gatherings, these candied yams are a crowd-pleasing favorite that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or savory casseroles. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep, this recipe is your go-to for an irresistible side dish that tastes like pure comfort.
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Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes (yams)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups 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 and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Step 3
Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 4
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 5
Stir in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, salt, and water. Cook until the mixture is well combined and begins to bubble, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Pour the sugar mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish, ensuring each piece is coated.
Step 7
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Step 8
After 30 minutes, remove the foil, gently stir the sweet potatoes to coat them in the syrup, and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce is thick and bubbling.
Step 9
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1163.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2260.5 |
| Total Fat 49.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 124mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1060.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 461.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 341.5g | |
| Protein 11.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 440.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2751.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories