Best 7 Baked Sweet Yams In Pineapple Juice Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing baked sweet yams, delicately infused with the tropical essence of pineapple juice. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors, sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Immerse yourself in the symphony of textures, from the caramelized crust to the velvety soft interior of the yams. Each bite reveals a burst of natural sweetness, perfectly complemented by the vibrant acidity of pineapple juice.

Our recipe collection offers a diverse range of preparations, catering to every palate. Whether you prefer a classic approach or a more adventurous twist, we have something for you. From simple roasted yams to yams glazed in a luscious pineapple-ginger sauce, our recipes are guaranteed to elevate your culinary repertoire.

Indulge in the delightful simplicity of our roasted yams, where the natural flavors of the yams take center stage. Alternatively, embrace the vibrant tang of our pineapple-glazed yams, where the yams are lovingly coated in a sweet and tangy glaze made from pineapple juice, brown sugar, and spices.

For those seeking a touch of elegance, our pineapple-stuffed yams are a true masterpiece. These yams are meticulously hollowed out and filled with a delectable mixture of pineapple, pecans, and a hint of cinnamon. Baked to perfection, they offer a delightful contrast between the tender yams and the sweet-savory filling.

Whichever recipe you choose, our baked sweet yams in pineapple juice promise an unforgettable culinary experience. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a delightful journey of flavors.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA TOLLI'S CANDIED YAMS



Grandma Tolli's Candied Yams image

My grandma's candied yams are the best candied yams I have ever had! The pineapple is an awesome addition to this sweet dish.

Provided by ntolliver213

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup unsalted butter
½ cup pineapple juice
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 (29 ounce) cans cut yams, drained
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pineapple juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir to combine and cook until sugars have dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place drained yams in a casserole dish. Add pineapple chunks. Pour sauce over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Add marshmallows to the top and continue to bake until golden and melted, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving so sauce can thicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.6 calories, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 106.3 mg, Sugar 68.2 g

PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATOES



Pineapple Sweet Potatoes image

Baked sweet potatoes with a candied pineapple sauce!

Provided by Jo Allgauer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 sweet potatoes
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl to cool. Peel and quarter.
  • In a sauce pan, combine pineapple, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Bring to boil and reduce heat.
  • Arrange potatoes in a single layer in baking dish. Pour sauce over potatoes and bake for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 62.4 mg, Sugar 40.9 g

BAKED SWEET YAMS IN PINEAPPLE JUICE



Baked Sweet Yams in Pineapple Juice image

If you love eating yams, this is a version you will enjoy! I serve this every time we have a get together with friends and they really rave about this!

Provided by shygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 lbs sweet yams, orange variety preferred
3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4-1/2 cup butter
2 -4 cups sugar, depending on your taste (start with 2 cups)

Steps:

  • Peel and cut yams. cut to diagonal slices about 1/4 inch slices.
  • Boil pineapple juice and sugar till syrupy.
  • Add yams and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove yams and transfer to 13x9 pan.
  • Arrange slices to nice galette design, overlapping each pieces.
  • Meanwhile, add butter to the pineapple syrup, let simmer till fully incorporated.
  • Pour on the yam slices.
  • Bake in pre heated 350 oven till tender about 30 minutes.
  • This will be thickened and gooey.
  • Serve warm.
  • Delicious!

MY GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS WITH PINEAPPLE



My Grandma's Candied Yams with Pineapple image

Grandma was always in charge of Thanksgiving dinner in my family. This is my variation on her candied yams (sweet potatoes), and they are the best!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
One 20-ounce can crushed pineapple
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the sweet potatoes in a 2-quart baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the sugar and stir until smooth. Drain the pineapple in a strainer, reserving the juice. Stir in about half the pineapple and half the pineapple juice; reserve the rest of the pineapple and juice for another use. Stir in the cinnamon, cloves and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Pour the mixture directly over the sweet potatoes.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake until the sweet potatoes are just tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the sweet potatoes are caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes more.
  • Plate and serve immediately. Pour extra sauce from the bottom of the baking dish on top.

WW BAKED YAMS WITH PINEAPPLE - 3 POINTS



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This has been marked in my WW cookbook called "Simply the Best" as great. Darla from Los Angeles sent this in. Very yummy indeed. Hope you enjoy.

Provided by teresas

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large yams or 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 navel orange, cut into 4 slices
1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits (reserve juice)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
2 teaspoons reduced-calorie margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a 2-quart casserole dish, combine the yams, orange, pineapple and its juice, cinnamon and nutmeg; dot with the margarine.
  • Cover and bake until the yams are tender, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 12.8, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 2.7

MOMS CANDIED SWEET POTATOES & PINEAPPLE



Moms Candied Sweet Potatoes & Pineapple image

My mom always makes these type of sweet potatoes, regardless what others we have for the Holidays. Yesterday we had them with our Turkey Dinner...Yum!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Potatoes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 - 4 large sweet potatoes - peeled and sliced 3/4 inch thick
1/2 tsp salt for potatoes
1/2 c + 2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c sugar
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
pinch salt
1 small can - pineapple chunks - drained- reserving 1/4 cup juice
1 tsp vanilla
pecans - optional- we didn't add them this time

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan, add potatoes and 1/2 tsp salt, cover with water. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Cook until fork tender and drain. In another saucepan, add the butter, brown sugar, pinch salt, pineapple juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened some - won't be real thick, more like a glaze. If you want a thicker glaze, add a small amount of corn starch to the pineapple juice before adding. Once sauce is to desired thickness and potatoes are cooked. Add the drained pineapple to the glaze and cook until heated through. Stir in the vanilla. Gently toss the sweet potatoes with the glaze, being careful not to break up potatoes too much. Heat through for a few minutes and pour into a serving dish. Sprinkle with pecans if using. Serve immediately.

SWEET POTATO PINEAPPLE BAKE



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Not only is this side yummy, but it's quick because it calls for canned yams, I got the idea from my sister...I just added the pineapple.-May Evans, Corinth, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (29 ounces) cut sweet potatoes, drained
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes. Stir in the pineapple, pecans, brown sugar and butter. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose firm and brightly colored yams for the best flavor and texture.
  • Prick the yams with a fork before baking to allow the steam to escape and prevent them from bursting.
  • Bake the yams until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Let the yams cool slightly before peeling and slicing them.
  • Serve the yams immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Baked sweet yams in pineapple juice are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be served with a variety of main courses. The pineapple juice adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the yams, making them a perfect complement to savory dishes. Whether you are looking for a healthy side dish or a tasty snack, baked sweet yams in pineapple juice are a great option.

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