Description
Deliciously sweet and tender candied yams baked in a rich caramel sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yams, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, combine yams, brown sugar, butter, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the yams and sauce to a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, basting occasionally with the sauce.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of bourbon to the sauce.
- Can be made a day in advance and reheated before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg