yams recipe
Tender, glossy candied yams baked in a dark brown sugar and butter glaze. This simple yams recipe makes a perfect holiday side or year-round comfort dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 large yams or sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, cut into cubes
3/4 cup reserved warm cooking water
Pinch of salt
Optional: 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel and cut yams into 1-inch pieces.
2. Place yams in a large saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a low boil and simmer until yams are just tender, about 8-10 minutes; do not overcook.
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer yams to an 8×8-inch baking dish; reserve 3/4 cup cooking water.
4. In a bowl, stir together 3/4 cup warm reserved water, dark brown sugar, and vanilla until sugar dissolves.
5. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg over the yams, then pour the sugar-water mixture evenly over them.
6. Scatter butter cubes over the yams.
7. Bake 5 minutes, remove and gently toss to coat, then bake another 10–12 minutes until yams are fork-tender and sauce is glossy.
8. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes so the sauce thickens. Spoon extra sauce over the yams and top with toasted pecans if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare up to 1 day ahead; reserve 3/4 cup cooking water.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Freeze: Cool completely and freeze up to 3 months; thaw overnight and reheat gently.
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