Candied Yams Recipe: Sweet and Comforting
Sweet Candied Yams with a buttery, spiced glaze.
Ingredients
- 3 large yams 2 lbs, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup orange juice optional
- Optional: Cinnamon parsley, pecans
- Suggested Pairings: Roasted turkey iced tea
Instructions
- Boil yams 8–10 minutes until tender; drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan; add sugar, syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla, salt, and orange juice. Whisk until bubbly. Taste and adjust the sweetness or spice.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place yams in a greased 9x13-inch dish; pour glaze over, toss.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until caramelized.
- Serve in a white ceramic dish with cinnamon, parsley, turkey, and iced tea.
Notes
- Boil yams until just tender.
- Store in the fridge for 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try vegan or low-sugar variations.
- Pair with green beans.