**Indulge in the Sweetness: A Culinary Journey with Candied Yams and Sweet Potatoes**
Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our curated collection of candied yams and sweet potato recipes. These delectable dishes, often gracing holiday tables and special occasions, showcase the natural sweetness and versatility of these root vegetables. From traditional glazed yams to innovative sweet potato casseroles, our recipes offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic candied yam with its caramelized crust or a creamy, spiced sweet potato casserole, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions to create these culinary masterpieces in the comfort of your own kitchen. Dive into the world of candied yams and sweet potatoes, and let their natural sweetness and culinary flair elevate your next meal or gathering.
SEET'S YUMMY CANDIED YAMS OR SWEET POTATOES
I created this recipe for my lovely husband (who I call Seets) after looking at several other recipes and not finding any that were close to what his Grandmother makes. He loves these, and hopefully you do too.
Provided by Loves2Teach
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Drain the yams.
- In a shallow baking dish mash one can of yams and leave the other can of yams in pieces (This is more of a personal preferance, you can leave both cans in pieces if you wish).
- Pour orange juice over the yams.
- Sprinkle on brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Dot with butter or margarine.
- Top the yams with marshmallows.
- Bake 30 minutes or until marshmallows have melted.
- Be sure to watch the yams the last 5 minutes because the marshmellows can burn.
GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut off the ends of the yams, then peel and cut the yams into 1/2-inch-thick circles. Add to a 2-quart baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until thoroughly blended. Stir in the pineapple juice, cinnamon, vanilla and cloves. Taste the mixture to make sure it's sweet to your liking and pour over the yams. Spread the strawberry preserves on top of the yams.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake until the yams are semi-tender, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the yams are caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes more.
- Plate and serve hot. And don't forget to pour the sauce from the baking dish on top!
CANDIED YAMS
This is a simple and quick way to enjoy a Thanksgiving favorite! Canned yams or sweet potatoes may be used.
Provided by LORIEANN29
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place sweet potatoes in a medium baking dish. Distribute butter pieces evenly over the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Layer with miniature marshmallows.
- Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and marshmallows have melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 145.2 mg, Sugar 25.6 g
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
My town is known as the Yam Capital of the United States. These candied sweet potatoes go well with baked ham or roasted turkey.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil; boil gently 30-45 minutes or until potatoes can be easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. , While potatoes cool, preheat oven to 375°. When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into wedges. Place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Dot with butter; drizzle with corn syrup. , Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until bubbly, basting with sauce occasionally.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose firm and evenly-shaped yams or sweet potatoes for even cooking.
- Pierce the yams or sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook evenly and prevent bursting.
- Use a sharp knife to score the yams or sweet potatoes before baking to allow the glaze to penetrate and caramelize.
- Bake the yams or sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45-60 minutes.
- While the yams or sweet potatoes are baking, make the glaze by combining butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, spices, and vanilla extract in a saucepan.
- Bring the glaze to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once the glaze has thickened, remove it from the heat and stir in the chopped pecans.
- Remove the yams or sweet potatoes from the oven and brush them with the glaze.
- Return the yams or sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
Conclusion:
Candied yams or sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed at any meal. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer them sweet, savory, or spicy, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a side dish that is both delicious and healthy, give candied yams or sweet potatoes a try.
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