Description
Savory Candied Yams That Turn Every Meal into a Feast
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup packed light brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9×13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into ½-inch-thick rounds. Arrange the slices evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it’s hot and bubbly. Remove it from the heat.
- Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the melted butter. Mix until fully combined and pour over the sweet potatoes.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and stir the yams gently for even baking. Continue baking uncovered for an additional 20 to 30 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy the true comfort of homemade food!
Notes
- You can substitute butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- Experiment with pumpkin spice for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Candied Yams