Candied Yams

Name: Candied Yams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 3 lbs large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch rounds; 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed; 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp salt

A beloved Southern holiday side dish of sweet potato rounds baked in a buttery brown sugar and spice glaze until tender and deeply caramelized.

55 minEasyServes 6310 cal/serving

Southern AmericanSideOvenVegetarianGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

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Ingredients

3 lbs large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange 3 lbs peeled, cut into 1/2-inch rounds large sweet potatoes in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish, overlapping slightly if needed.
2

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 6 tbsp cut into small pieces unsalted butter, 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
3

Pour the glaze evenly over the sweet potatoes. Toss gently to coat, then spread back into an even layer.
4

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
5

Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, basting the potatoes with the glaze in the dish every 5-7 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork and the glaze is thick and caramelized.
6

Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Spoon extra glaze from the pan over the top.

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Questions

How long does Candied Yams take?

As written, 55 minutes: 15 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (25 minutes): "Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes."

What temperature do I cook Candied Yams at?

For Candied Yams, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 4.

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Candied Yams?

The entry for Candied Yams calls for 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Can I make Candied Yams dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Candied Yams is 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Candied Yams ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate what is left of Candied Yams within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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