Description
These delightful candied yams are a perfect blend of sweetness and warmth, making them a comforting side dish for holiday meals and family gatherings. With a buttery glaze and warm spices, they’re sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds yams, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine Yams and Sugar: In a large bowl, combine the yams, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Toss to coat.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the water, melted butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Spread in Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the yams are tender and beautifully glazed.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider topping with marshmallows during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg