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Classic Southern Baked Candied Yams

A white bowl filled with rich, dark brown candied yams glistening in a thick, sweet syrup.
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Prepare tender sweet potatoes coated in a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze. This recipe yields a classic, comforting side dish perfect for holiday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 kg sweet potatoes (yams), peeled and sliced into 1.25 cm rounds
  • 170 g salted butter, melted
  • 220 g dark brown sugar
  • 60 ml pure maple syrup
  • 2.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Optional: 1 bag miniature marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange the sliced sweet potatoes in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, dark brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. This creates your glaze.
  4. Pour the glaze evenly over the sweet potatoes, making sure each slice gets coated.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil. If using marshmallows, sprinkle them evenly over the top of the yams.
  8. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and puffy, or the glaze is thick and bubbly around the edges.
  9. Let the yams rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a stovetop method, simmer the sweet potatoes in the glaze mixture until tender, about 20 minutes, stirring gently.
  • If you prefer a less sweet glaze, reduce the brown sugar amount slightly.
  • Use dark brown sugar for a deeper molasses flavor in your caramel sauce.

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Find it online: https://kingscook.com/candied-yams-classic-southern-baked-recipe/