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Classic Southern Candied Yams Recipe

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You will make tender sweet potatoes coated in a sticky, buttery, sugary, and spiced glaze with this authentic Southern candied yams recipe. This is the best candied yams recipe for your holiday table.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (yams), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange the sliced sweet potatoes in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and water.
  4. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter melts and the sugars dissolve completely. Do not let it boil rapidly.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. This creates your sweet potato glaze recipe.
  6. Pour the warm glaze evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
  7. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil. Baste the sweet potatoes with the glaze from the bottom of the dish.
  10. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 15 to 25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the glaze has thickened and caramelized slightly.
  11. Let the yams rest for 5 minutes before serving this comfort food side dish.

Notes

  • For a stovetop method, cook the glazed sweet potatoes over medium-low heat in a large, deep skillet, covered, until tender, turning occasionally to coat. Uncover for the last 10 minutes to thicken the glaze.
  • If you prefer a slow cooker candied yams version, place the potatoes and glaze in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  • For extra rich flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the water with orange juice.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/southern-candied-yams-recipe/

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