Easy Candied Yams That Will Brighten Your Holiday Table
A delightful side dish that pairs perfectly with holiday meals, offering a sweet and savory flavor that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yams
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and cut yams into slices.
- In a large pot, boil yams until slightly tender, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the yams and place them in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and mix in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the yams and toss to coat.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, covered with foil.
- Remove foil, add marshmallows, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of orange juice to the butter mixture.
- Consider using pecans for a crunchy topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Easy Candied Yams, Holiday Side Dish, Sweet Potatoes