Baked yams are a classic Southern dish that is simple to make and packed with flavor. This recipe uses a combination of ginger, honey, and spices to create a sweet and savory glaze that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the yams. The yams are roasted in the oven until they are tender and caramelized, and the glaze thickens and bubbles. This dish is a perfect side dish for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner. It can also be served as a main course with a side of rice or beans. The recipe also includes variations for making glazed sweet potatoes, maple-glazed yams, and candied yams. Whether you prefer your yams sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.
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BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH GINGER AND HONEY
Fresh ginger, cardamom, and sweet potatoes will fill your house with a fall fragrance as well as call your family to the table.
Provided by Christine L.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, toss together the sweet potatoes, honey, ginger, walnut oil, cardamom, and pepper. Transfer to a large cast iron frying pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Stir the potatoes to expose the pieces from the bottom of the pan. Bake for another 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized on the outside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 63.2 mg, Sugar 16.4 g
HONEY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
Sweet and tasty side to any meal!
Provided by Kailyn Nicole Spears
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Toss sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup honey, and olive oil together in a bowl until potatoes are completely coated. Spread potatoes out on a baking sheet and drizzle any remaining olive oil mixture over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet, 5 to 10 minutes; dust potatoes with cinnamon. Transfer sweet potatoes to plates and drizzle with remaining honey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9 calories, Carbohydrate 87.7 g, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 127.4 mg, Sugar 48.7 g
GINGERED SWEET POTATOES
Here's an easy and attractive way to spruce up sweet potatoes for your Thanksgiving dinner. Field editor Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California coats the sweet potato wedges with a ginger, cinnamon and brown sugar sauce that's both sweet and spicy.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small skillet, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, salt, ginger and pepper. Add the sweet potato wedges; toss to coat. Cover and cook over low heat for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BAKED YAMS WITH GINGER AND HONEY
This is a very flavorful recipe. I have had people that don't even care for yams - love these! For years I never added the cardamom (it's very pungent) but I finally added it this year - and WOW - it really makes the flavor POP!
Provided by Sky Hostess
Categories Low Protein
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients. Transfer to a large 9x13 pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes and stir potatoes. Bake for another 20 minutes (or until potatoes are tender).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.6, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 15.2, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 7, Sugar 18.3, Protein 2.8
BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH GINGER AND HONEY
Make and share this Baked Sweet Potatoes With Ginger and Honey recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 55m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, toss together the sweet potatoes, honey, ginger, walnut oil, cardamom, and pepper. Transfer to a large cast iron frying pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Stir the potatoes to expose the pieces from the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for another 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized on the outside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.5, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 63.2, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 16.4, Protein 1.9
SOUTHERN STYLE CANDIED YAMS WITH GINGERSNAP CRUNCH
Just enough sweet and sticky, these candied yams are topped with crunchy and spicy gingersnap cookies.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the yams: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the yams with the oil in a medium bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 2. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until the mixture comes to a simmer and the sugar dissolves, 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, add to the yams and toss to coat. Spread the yams and all the sauce evenly into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake until beginning to become tender, 30 minutes.
- For the crunch: Meanwhile, pulse the gingersnaps in a food processor until they are fine crumbs with a few larger pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the sugar, butter and flour to combine. Form crumbles in several sizes using your hands and chill in the refrigerator. Remove the foil from the yams and stir to coat with the sauce. Continue baking uncovered until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened, 20 to 25 minutes. Top with gingersnap crumbles and bake until the yams are very tender and the topping is nicely browned, about 10 minutes longer. Serve.
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH HONEY AND CINNAMON
Tyler Florence's Roasted Sweet Potatoes from Food Network are made even sweeter and stickier with honey, cinnamon and 30 minutes in a hot oven.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lay the sweet potatoes out in a single layer on a roasting tray. Drizzle the oil, honey, cinnamon, salt and pepper over the potatoes. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes in oven or until tender.
- Take sweet potatoes out of the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Drizzle with more extra-virgin olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 216 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 24 grams
CANDIED YAMS
Provided by Peter Berley
Categories Potato Side Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Dinner Buffet Sweet Potato/Yam Fall Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Yield: 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Peel and halve the yams crosswise. Cut each half lengthwise into 4 wedges.
- Place the yams in a baking dish that will hold them in a snug single layer.
- Tuck the orange zest and cinnamon sticks among the yams.
- In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, maple syrup, oil, lemon juice, ginger, and salt. (Note: if you're using butter, omit it in this step, but dot the assembled casserole with small pieces of it before it goes into the oven.) Pour the mixture over the yams.
- Bake for 1 1/4 hours, basting every 15 minutes, until the yams are tender and glazed and the pan juices are syrupy.
- Remove the orange zest and cinnamon sticks before serving.
Tips:
- Choose firm and evenly shaped yams for consistent baking times.
- Prick the yams with a fork before baking to allow steam to escape and prevent bursting.
- Bake the yams at a high temperature (400°F) to caramelize the natural sugars and create a crispy skin.
- Use a combination of sweet and savory spices, such as ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and paprika, to enhance the flavor of the yams.
- Add a glaze made with honey, butter, and orange juice during the last few minutes of baking for a glossy and flavorful finish.
- Serve the baked yams immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, yogurt, or chopped nuts.
Conclusion:
Baked yams with ginger and honey are a delicious and nutritious side dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their sweet and savory flavor, crispy skin, and tender flesh, these baked yams are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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