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Candied Yams

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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 80 mins Rest Time: 5 mins Total Time: 1 hr 33 mins
Cooking Temp 350  °F
Servings 8
Estimated Cost $  3.49
Calories 230
Best Season Fall
Description

A classic comfort dish featuring tender slices of sweet potatoes baked to perfection in a rich, buttery glaze. This recipe combines the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger with the sweetness of brown and white sugar, balanced by a hint of vanilla. The yams are layered with the spiced buttery mixture, baked until caramelized, and uncovered for a golden, slightly crisp top. Perfect as a side dish for holiday feasts or hearty family meals.

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 lbs. • sweet potatoes
  • 1/3 cup • brown sugar
  • 1/3 white • sugar
  • 2 sticks • unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp • cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp • ground ginger (fresh grated ginger is also fine)
  • 1 tsp • ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp • vanilla extract
  • • ¼ cup water
Instructions
  1. Peel potatoes and cut into desired sizes an thickness. Wash potatoes
  2. Preheat oven to 350, in the meantime in a sauce pan melts butter, add all the dry ingredients and mix well to combine. Layer potatoes in baking dish pour water in the dish, then layer butter and other ingredients mixture on each layer of potatoes. Cover and bake for 1 hour, remove cover and bake 20 minutes uncovered.
Keywords: candies yams, yams soul food, holiday side dish, side dish
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