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Southern Candied Sweet Potato Yams - a holiday side dish
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Southern Candied Yams | Sweet Potatoes

Candied yams are a Southern classic. This side dish is delicious for family meals as well as a holiday tradition.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 2 Pounds
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Julia Jordan

Ingredients

  • 3 Large Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 Stick of Butter
  • 1/4 c Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 c Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 c Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • Pinch of Kosher Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Ground Nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F 
  • Begin by preparing the potatoes. Peel and rinse the sweet potatoes, then slice into 1/4 to 1/2 inch rounds.
  • Next, lightly spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and add the sweet potatoes.
  • Next, prepare the glaze by melting the butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Next add the sugars and stir well until combined. 
  • Next, add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook 6-8 minutes. 
  • Remove the mixture from the heat and add the vanilla, salt and spices. Give a final stir to combine everything together and pour the glaze mixture over the sweet potatoes. 
  • Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour, carefully remove the aluminum foil and check the potatoes for tenderness.
  • Bake uncovered an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender if needed. 

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g