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Classic Southern Baked Candied Yams with Brown Sugar Glaze

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Make this classic Southern comfort food side dish. These baked yams feature tender sweet potatoes coated in a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze that caramelizes perfectly for your holiday table.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs yams (sweet potatoes), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange the sliced yams in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well to create the brown sugar glaze.
  5. Pour the warm glaze evenly over the sliced yams in the baking dish.
  6. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil. Gently stir the yams to coat them in the glaze.
  9. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the yams are tender when pierced with a fork and the glaze has thickened and caramelized slightly. Watch carefully during the last 10 minutes to prevent the sugar from burning.
  10. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the water with 1 tablespoon of bourbon when making the glaze.
  • If you prefer a topping, sprinkle 1 cup of mini marshmallows or 1/2 cup of toasted pecans over the yams during the last 5 minutes of baking (after removing the foil).
  • You can prepare the yams and glaze ahead of time, assemble them in the dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10-15 minutes to the initial covered baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.

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