Description
Indulge in these rich and buttery Caramel Candied Yams, perfect for any holiday gathering or as a comforting side dish. The sweet potatoes are coated in a luscious caramel sauce and baked to perfection, creating a delightful blend of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Arrange the sliced sweet potatoes in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan, combine melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and the sugars are dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the caramel sauce evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish, making sure to coat each slice.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Notes
- For added crunch, you can sprinkle extra chopped pecans on top before serving.
- This dish can be prepared a day in advance; just reheat it in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg