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Candied Yams

Candied Yams: Sweet Comfort That Transforms Thanksgiving

Delightful Bourbon-Infused Candied Yams add sweetness to your Thanksgiving feast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Yams
  • 4 cups Yams (Sweet Potatoes) Firm, unblemished tubers.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Use sea salt if preferred.
For the Syrup
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar works too.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice Bottled juice can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon Optional for added flavor.
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick Can substitute with ground cinnamon.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg A pinch of ground nutmeg works.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Candied Yams
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients.
  2. In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, orange juice, bourbon, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Peel and slice yams into ½-inch rounds.
  4. Grease a 13"x9" baking dish with butter. Layer yam slices overlapping.
  5. Pour the warm syrup over the yam layers. Cover with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake covered for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 50-60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Tips for best results: Don't overbake, baste for glaze, choose the right yams, make ahead, and customize flavors.

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