Best Old Fashioned Candied Yams Recipes

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CLASSIC CANDIED YAMS RECIPE



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Candied yams are a classic Southern side dish, especially when it comes to Thanksgiving. Even though Mama makes the same sweet potato casserole every year, she won't be offended if you bring these candied yams once she tries them. Lightly spiced and oh-so-sweet, these candied yams will become a mainstay in your Thanksgiving recipe lineup. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla combine with sweet potatoes for the most comforting holiday dish you can serve. One of the best parts about this side dish is that it only has 20 minutes of hands-on time, and you can assemble the dish up to 3 days in advance. Make the recipe through step 3, store it covered in the refrigerator, then bake it Thanksgiving Day. With all the other dishes you have to worry about on Thanksgiving, these candied yams will be a breeze. We recommend serving them straight from the oven while the syrup is still hot.

Provided by Pam Lolley

Categories     Yams

Time 1h25m

Yield Serves 12 (serving size: about 1 cup)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch-thick rounds
1/2 cup salted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Layer sweet potato slices in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium. Add sugars, stirring until well combined. Stir in cream; cook, stirring often, just until mixture comes to a simmer, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Pour sugar mixture evenly over sweet potatoes, and cover with lightly greased aluminum foil.
  • Bake, covered, in preheated oven, about 40 minutes. Uncover and gently stir potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 more minutes. Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon; pour syrup over potatoes. Serve immediately.

GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large yams
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup canned pineapple juice
2 1/2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Pinch of ground cloves
1/2 cup strawberry preserves

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!

OLD FASHIONED CANDIED YAMS



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Candied Yams recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 2h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 medium sweet potatoes, baked,peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/3 cups packed dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except sweet potatoes in 2 quart saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat and simmer about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Place sliced sweet potatoes in an ungreased 9x13 dish in a single layer cut side up.
  • Pour syrup over potatoes coating all pieces.
  • Bake at 400 degrees until bubbly about 45 minutes basting every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 134.8, Carbohydrate 62.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 41, Protein 2.2

OLD-FASHIONED CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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Member's Choice! Sweet potatoes on the holidays are a staple side dish. These candied ones are simple to make and divine. They're filled with butter, sugar, and spice. By cooking in the cast iron, the potatoes are tender and sweet with little crispy edges. If you want to get real fancy, sprinkle with some chopped pecans.

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Potatoes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 to 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 c sugar
1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
1/2 to 1 tsp nutmeg (nutmeg is strong and you don't really need a lot)
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a large (cast iron) skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • 2. Add sliced potatoes to butter and toss to coat.
  • 3. Mix sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  • 4. Add to potatoes. Toss to coat.
  • 5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour (covered), stirring occasionally until potatoes are fork-tender.

QUICK CAN CANDIED YAMS



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Make and share this Quick Can Candied Yams recipe from Food.com.

Provided by plove53

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (40 ounce) cans yams
1 cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Pour can of Yams in a casserole (or oven safe cookware).
  • Drain and save 1/2 cup of liquid and pour back into yams.
  • Sprinkle Yams with Brown Sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and mix well.
  • Pat Butter on top.
  • Place in preheated 350' oven for 30-35 minutes.

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