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Baked Candied Yams

A comforting dish of baked candied yams glazed in a rich, buttery sauce infused with warm spices and a hint of maple syrup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes or yams Foundation of the dish, providing comforting sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Creates a rich, creamy base for the glaze.
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar Adds deep sweetness and caramel notes.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Enhances sweetness for that classic candied flavor.
  • 1/4 cup orange or pineapple juice Provides fruity brightness to balance the sugars.
  • 1/4 cup real maple syrup Introduces a complex, earthy sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon Optional addition for depth of flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances the overall taste by balancing sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Offers warmth and spice to the dish.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Adds a fragrant, slightly sweet flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Completes the spice profile with its warm notes.
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans Optional crunchy topping providing texture and flavor.
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows Optional topping that creates a gooey texture.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage Optional garnish for a fresh touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch rounds.
Making the Glaze
  1. In a pan, melt the butter together with the brown sugar, granulated sugar, orange or pineapple juice, bourbon, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Pour the butter mixture over the sliced sweet potatoes in the baking dish, ensuring even coverage.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  2. Remove from the oven, and optionally sprinkle the nuts and marshmallows on top.
  3. Return the dish to the oven uncovered for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
Serving
  1. Optionally, garnish with fresh sage before serving.

Notes

Use fresh sweet potatoes for optimal flavor and texture. Experiment with different fruit juices and toppings for variations.