Best Bourbon Yams Recipes

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WHISKY (OR BOURBON) BAKED SWEET POTATOES (OR YAMS)



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This recipe is a combination of my Dad's Candied Yam recipe and one from Gourmet. I prefer the darker sweet potato (which he called a yam) over the lighter yellow sweet potato. I like to use McClelland's Highland Scotch Whisky, but you can use any whisky/whiskey/bourbon you prefer; a friend told me she even made them with rum. I've also had good luck with making them in advance; arranging them in the dish, adding the syrup, and refrigerating them until it's time to bake them. This dish smells so good while baking: like cinnamon rolls, or the steam from a hot-buttered rum. And they taste almost like a dessert (I think they end up with a firm, custard-like consistency). At my family & friends' request, I now have to make them for every Thanksgiving and holiday meal.

Provided by TigerJo

Categories     Fruit

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs yams or 3 lbs sweet potatoes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar-free maple syrup or 1/2 cup regular maple syrup
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
1/3 cup Scotch whisky, to taste

Steps:

  • Grease a shallow 3qt baking dish; set aside.
  • Steam or boil the peeled yams until almost tender; cool and slice into approximately 1 1/2 inch slices (you want them to fit in a the 3qt baking dish in one layer).
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a small saucepan, simmer brown sugar, syrup, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved and syrup thickens, about 5 minutes; Remove from heat and stir in whisky (or other liquor of choice).
  • Drizzle syrup over yams. Cover with aluminum foil (at this point, they may be refrigerated until you're ready to bake them). Bake the yams, basting every 15-20 minutes, until syrup has thickened and absorbed (note: not all the syrup will absorb), about 1 1/4 hours. May be served hot, warm, or at room temperature.

BOURBON SWEET POTATOES (YAMS)



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Made in my house for every family gathering and holiday. Possibly the most delicious thing you'll EVER eat--even if you don't like yams, which I don't.

Provided by LaLa8224

Categories     Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 yams
2 cups dark brown sugar
1/2 cup Bourbon
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 lb butter
pecans

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown the pecans (can also be done in the oven).
  • In a big pot, boil the yams for 12 minutes with water just covering them.
  • After 12 minutes, drain the water and replace with ice cold water to stop the cooking--peel and slice the potatoes.
  • In a big pan melt the brown sugar and butter together until saucy.
  • Add the bourbon and optionally flambé.
  • Add heavy cream, blend together.
  • Add the sliced yams to the pan and mix around with the sauce.
  • Add the pecans and mix together while heating for a little bit, but not to cook the yams completely.
  • Pour everything into a casserole dish and heat in the oven at 375° for 25 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.

BOURBON YAMS WITH PECAN TOPPING



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I have made this recipe for years, especially during the holidays. It has always been a hit. The pecan topping really makes the recipe. Everyone always, and I mean always asks for the recipe. Remember the last four ingredients are for the topping and not to be put into the dish.

Provided by Lighthouse Rita

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 -6 lbs yams
3 eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons Bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a shallow 2-quart casserole.
  • Bake the yams on an oven rack for 45 minutes, or until soft. Halve and scoop out pulp.
  • Mash pulp, then add eggs, sugar, butter, cream, bourbon, and vanilla. Stir well to combine.
  • Pour into prepared casserole.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • To prepare Pecan Topping. Combine last four ingredients sprinkle over yams. Decorate top with whole pecans if you would like.
  • Bake uncovered, 40 minutes, or until heated through and top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.8, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 120.9, Sodium 212.6, Carbohydrate 100.5, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 28.1, Protein 8

BOURBON YAMS WITH PECAN TOPPING



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Categories     Potato     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Yams:
5-6 pounds yams or sweet potatoes
3 eggs
1/4 cup granualted sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pecan Topping:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar (can be light or dark as you prefer)
1 cup all-purpose flour
Whole pecans for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a shallow 2 quart casserole Bake the yams on an oven rack for 45 minutes, or until soft. Halve and scoop out pulp. Mash pulp, then add eggs, granulated sugar, butter, cream, bourbon, and vanilla. Stir well to combine. Pour into prepared casserole. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. To prepare Pecan Topping: Combine all ingredients except whole pecans and sprinkle evenly over top of yams. Decorate top with whole pecans. Bake, uncovered, 40 minutes, or until heated through and top is lightly browned.

CANDIED YAMS WITH BOURBON



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Make and share this Candied Yams With Bourbon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by byZula

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large sweet potatoes
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup kentucky Bourbon (high quality)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook sweet potatoes; peel and slice crosswise then lengthwise or as desired.
  • Cool and arrange in buttered casserole pan or dish. Combine remaining.
  • ingredients, except parsley, and pour over potatoes. Bake at 350F degrees.
  • until bubbling hot. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 102.2, Carbohydrate 52.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 16.9, Protein 2

BOURBON YAMS



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large yams or sweet potatoes
4 cups water
3 cups brown sugar
8 tablespoons butter
2 (3 to 4-inch) cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2/3 cup bourbon
2 long strip orange peel

Steps:

  • Wash and dry yams and bake for 1 hour or until they are soft to the touch. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly then remove skin. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. While the yams are baking, combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened. Slice the yams 1/2-inch thick into a medium casserole dish. Pour syrup over them and return to the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes

STOVE TOP BOURBON CANDIED YAMS



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Tender buttery candied yams with bourbon.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium sized yams, peeled & chopped
8 tbsp salted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 ounce bourbon whiskey
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients into a medium sized pot.
  • Turn the heat on medium, and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Be sure to stir every 10 minutes or so, to make sure that it doesn't burn.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Turn the heat off completely, and let cool.
  • Serve & enjoy!

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