Candied yams are a classic sweet and savory side dish, perfect for holiday dinners or any meal in need of a comforting, flavorful addition.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds yams peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 0.5 cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the yams in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the yams, and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 15 minutes or until the yams are tender and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy your candied yams!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 775mgFiber: 8gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 17700IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.2mg