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CLASSIC CANDIED YAMS RECIPE



Classic Candied Yams Recipe image

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

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.

GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS



Grandma's Candied Yams image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large yams
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup canned pineapple juice
2 1/2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Pinch of ground cloves
1/2 cup strawberry preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut off the ends of the yams, then peel and cut the yams into 1/2-inch-thick circles. Add to a 2-quart baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until thoroughly blended. Stir in the pineapple juice, cinnamon, vanilla and cloves. Taste the mixture to make sure it's sweet to your liking and pour over the yams. Spread the strawberry preserves on top of the yams.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake until the yams are semi-tender, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the yams are caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes more.
  • Plate and serve hot. And don't forget to pour the sauce from the baking dish on top!

YUMMY YAM CASSEROLE



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I call this the 'recipe with legs' because every time I serve it, the recipe is requested. Even those who dislike yams and sweet potatoes love this tasty dish! This dish can be frozen, but freeze it without the pecan topping. Defrost before baking.

Provided by LIZALOUISE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds yams
2 eggs
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 ounces pecan halves
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Poke yams in several places with a fork, then cook them on high power in microwave oven until heated through and soft, about 20 minutes. When cooled, remove skins and place the yams in a large bowl.
  • Beat yams until smooth. Then beat in one egg at a time, blending after each addition. Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/8 cup melted butter, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg; beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Transfer mixture to an ungreased 3 quart casserole dish. Arrange the pecans in a single layer on top. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar and drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over the top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 399.3 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

YUMMY YAM FROSTING



Yummy Yam Frosting image

This naturally sweet, beautiful golden-orange frosting is used to top cookies, cupcakes, quick breads, graham crackers, or gingerbread people. This recipe makes enough to frost 2 dozen cookies or a one-layer cake.

Provided by Roosie

Categories     Dessert

Time 3m

Yield 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup mashed baked yam
2 ounces softened cream cheese (1/4 cup)
2 teaspoons melted unsalted butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup or 2 tablespoons brown rice syrup
1 teaspoon lemon juice or 1 teaspoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Place yams, cream cheese, butter, syrup, and juice in a bowl and cream together.
  • Puree this mixture in a blender, food processor or with a hand mixer to a smooth, spreadable consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 41.4, Sodium 91.7, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 12.4, Protein 3.2

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