Best 5 Maple Glazed Yams With Pecan Topping Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable Southern classic with our Maple Glazed Yams adorned with a crunchy Pecan Topping. These tender and succulent yams are carefully roasted to perfection, enveloped in a luscious maple glaze that tantalizes your taste buds with its sweet and smoky notes. The harmonious blend of spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, adds a warm and comforting aroma to this delightful dish.

Accompanying the yams is a medley of scrumptious recipes that will elevate your culinary experience. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect Creamy Mashed Potatoes, ensuring a velvety smooth texture and rich, buttery flavor. For a delightful twist, try the Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes, where crispy roasted potatoes are infused with roasted garlic and Parmesan cheese, resulting in a tantalizing combination of flavors and textures.

For those seeking a lighter option, the Steamed Broccoli with Lemon Butter Sauce offers a refreshing and healthy side dish. Broccoli florets are steamed until vibrant green and tender, then tossed in a zesty lemon butter sauce that brightens up the palate. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, the Classic Apple Crisp is a timeless dessert that features a flaky oat topping and a tender apple filling, creating a comforting and nostalgic treat.

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MAPLE-GLAZED YAMS RECIPE



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Maple-glazed yams are a must for any holiday table. In this simple recipe, the maple syrup brings out the natural sweetness and great flavor of yams.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories     Side Dish     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds yams or sweet potatoes
1 lemon (juiced)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
Optional: white pepper or fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Add the lemon juice to a mixing bowl with a quart of cold water.
  • Peel the yams and cut into 2-inch chunks. Toss them in the lemon-water mixture as you work to prevent discoloration.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the maple syrup, stirring to combine. Remove from heat.
  • Drain the yams, but don't rinse. Add to a mixing bowl and pour in the butter-maple mixture, salt, and pepper. Toss with a spatula to combine.
  • Line a baking pan with foil or silicone baking mat. Spread the yams on the pan until evenly spaced.
  • Bake until fork tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and pour over the extra butter/maple mixture from the baking pan.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 448 mg, Fat 4 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 1 g

MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECAN TOPPING



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You may prepare and bake this complete dish hours ahead, and let sit at room temperature, just rewarm in a 375 degree oven, uncovered for about 20 minutes.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup pure maple syrup, plus
2 tablespoons maple syrup (1/2 cup plus 2 tbsps in all)
6 tablespoons butter (no subs!)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (or use 1/2 cup unpacked)
7 tablespoons butter
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into about 1/4-inch slices (you can slice them larger but you might have to increase the cooking time slightly)
boiling water, with
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large pot bring water with about 1 tablespoon salt to a full boil.
  • Add in sweet potatoes and bring back to a boil; simmer/blanch for about 5 minutes (no more than 5 minutes at a boil); drain and rinse under COLD water; pat dry slightly with paper towels.
  • Arrange the potatoes in the buttered dish, overlapping slighty.
  • Sprinkle with about 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Pour the maple syrup over potatoes in the dish.
  • Dot with about 6 tablespoons butter.
  • Cover with foil, and bake until the potatoes are ALMOST tender (about 25-30 minutes).
  • In a small bowl or cup mix the flour and brown sugar together.
  • Add in 7 tablespoons butter; rub together with fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; mix in pecans.
  • Remove the dish from oven and sprinkle the pecan mixture over over the potatoes.
  • Return to oven (uncovered) to bake for another 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 863.7, Fat 44.9, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 66.2, Sodium 1710.6, Carbohydrate 113, Fiber 12, Sugar 51.4, Protein 8.6

MAPLE-GLAZED YAMS WITH PECAN TOPPING



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Categories     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Pecan     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes), peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
8 tablespoons (1 stick) chilled butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add yams. Cook until water returns to simmer, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water.
  • Arrange yams in prepared dish, overlapping slightly. Season with salt. Pour syrup over yams. Dot with 3 tablespoons butter. Cover and bake until yams are almost tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Mix flour and brown sugar in medium bowl. Add remaining 5 tablespoons butter. Rub in with fingers until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in pecans.
  • Sprinkle pecan mixture atop yams. Bake yams until tender, about 20 minutes. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cool. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm, uncovered, in 375°F oven 20 minutes.)

SWEET POTATO PIE WITH PECAN TOPPING



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Sweet potatoes are spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and enriched with cream, brown sugar, and maple syrup for the flavorful filling of this pie. A candied pecan topping takes it over the top.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 to 3 sweet potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 large eggs
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 prebaked Pie Crust for Sweet Potato Pie, or 1 frozen store-bought (9-inch) crust
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup pecans, broken into pieces

Steps:

  • To make the sweet potato puree, cover sweet potatoes with water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 15 minutes. Drain; puree in a food processor until completely smooth. Let cool completely before using (refrigerate or freeze for quicker cooling).
  • To make filling, preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth. Add sweet-potato puree, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 3/4 cup cream; whisk until completely smooth. Place cooled crust on a rimmed baking sheet; pour filling into crust. (If using a store-bought crust, defrost 10 minutes; prick bottom all over with a fork.)
  • Bake pie on lowest rack of oven until filling is set, about 50 minutes. If crust browns too quickly, tent edges with foil. Transfer pie to a rack to cool, 1 hour; transfer to refrigerator to cool completely.
  • To make the pecan topping, melt butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add remaining 1/2 cup light-brown sugar and pecans. Cook, stirring, until sugar is incorporated and the mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes. Stir in remaining tablespoon cream; let cool 1 to 2 minutes. Pour mixture over cooled pie. With a butter knife or spatula, spread mixture over pie. Cool until topping has hardened, about 30 minutes. (Do not refrigerate again; keep pie in a cool place up to 6 hours.)

3-INGREDIENT SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH MAPLE PECANS



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Maple syrup pumps up the flavor of puréed sweet potatoes and provides a sweet glaze for extra-peppery candied pecans in this classic Thanksgiving side.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Thanksgiving     Sweet Potato/Yam     Pecan     Maple Syrup     Dinner     Side     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegan     Vegetarian     Dairy Free

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Olive oil (for pan)
5 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more
1 1/4 cups pure maple syrup, divided
2 cups pecan halves (about 7 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil a 3-qt. baking dish. Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 12 minutes. Drain; let sit in colander 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/2 cup syrup in a large skillet over medium-high. Add pecans, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until syrup has evaporated and pecans are glazed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and let cool.
  • Purée potatoes, 1 1/2 cups water, and remaining 3/4 cup syrup, 1 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a food processor until smooth. Transfer potato mixture to prepared baking dish.
  • Coarsely chop pecans and sprinkle evenly over potato mixture.
  • Bake casserole until top is lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Let sit 15 minutes before serving.
  • Do Ahead
  • Casserole can be assembled, without topping, 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Candied pecans can be made 2 days ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Choose the right yams: Select firm, plump yams with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid any yams that are soft, shriveled, or have bruises or cuts.
  • Prepare the yams properly: Scrub the yams thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Pierce the yams with a fork several times to allow the steam to escape while baking. This will help prevent the yams from bursting.
  • Make sure the glaze is thick enough: The maple glaze should be thick enough to coat the yams evenly. If the glaze is too thin, it will run off the yams and not stick. To thicken the glaze, simmer it over low heat until it reduces and thickens.
  • Toast the pecans: Toasting the pecans will enhance their flavor and make them more fragrant. To toast the pecans, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until they are fragrant and lightly browned.
  • Serve the yams immediately: Maple glazed yams are best served immediately after they are baked. This will ensure that they are still warm and tender. You can also reheat the yams in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until they are warmed through.

Conclusion:

Maple glazed yams with pecan topping is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and savory glaze, combined with the crunchy pecans, creates a flavor combination that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are serving them for a holiday dinner or a weeknight meal, these yams are sure to be a hit.

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