Best Yam Bonbons Recipes

CLASSIC CANDIED YAMS RECIPE

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Candied yams are a classic Southern side dish, especially when it comes to Thanksgiving. Even though Mama makes the same sweet potato casserole every year, she won't be offended if you bring these candied yams once she tries them. Lightly spiced and oh-so-sweet, these candied yams will become a mainstay in your Thanksgiving recipe lineup. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla combine with sweet potatoes for the most comforting holiday dish you can serve. One of the best parts about this side dish is that it only has 20 minutes of hands-on time, and you can assemble the dish up to 3 days in advance. Make the recipe through step 3, store it covered in the refrigerator, then bake it Thanksgiving Day. With all the other dishes you have to worry about on Thanksgiving, these candied yams will be a breeze. We recommend serving them straight from the oven while the syrup is still hot.

Provided by Pam Lolley

Categories Yams

Time 1h25m

Yield Serves 12 (serving size: about 1 cup)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch-thick rounds
1/2 cup salted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Layer sweet potato slices in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium. Add sugars, stirring until well combined. Stir in cream; cook, stirring often, just until mixture comes to a simmer, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
Pour sugar mixture evenly over sweet potatoes, and cover with lightly greased aluminum foil.
Bake, covered, in preheated oven, about 40 minutes. Uncover and gently stir potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 more minutes. Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon; pour syrup over potatoes. Serve immediately.

YAM BONBONS

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This recipe was taken from a local newspaper & tweaked slightly! Although they take a bit of time to make, they are tasty little bites! Preparation time does not include time needed for yams to cool in refrigerator.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 55m

Yield 16 bonbons, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 lbs yams, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch cubes or 3 lbs sweet potatoes
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, minced
3 cups corn flakes, crushed
16 large marshmallows
16 pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

In a steamer, cook yams., covered, until tender, about 12-16 minutes, then transfer to large mixing bowl.
Using a mixer on medium-high speed, beat yams until light & fluffy.
Add butter, brown sugar, salt & zest, beating until well blended.
Cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate 2-3 hours.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F, then line a baking sheet with foil & coat it lightly with cooking spray.
Place corn flakes in shallow pan.
Divide yams into 16 portions & shape each portion around a marshmallow.
Coat each round evenly with corn flakes [Rinse hands often to keep from sticking.].
Place finished yam bonbons on prepared baking sheet & top with a pecan half, pressing down slightly.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
Cool 5 minutes before transferring to serving platter.

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