Southern Candied Yams: Easy, Irresistibly Sweet Comfort Food
Enjoy the delightful sweetness of Southern Candied Yams, a classic comfort food perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into rounds.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Add the sliced sweet potatoes and water, stirring to coat.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, basting occasionally.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, try using fresh orange juice in place of some of the water.
- These yams are even better the next day when the flavors have melded.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg