Candied Yams Recipe

Name: Candied Yams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds yams (or sweet potatoes), peeled and cut to large bite-sized pieces; 2 cups orange juice; 3 cups light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

Servings: persons

4 pounds yams (or sweet potatoes), peeled and cut to large bite-sized pieces
2 cups orange juice
3 cups light corn syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Boil yams until slightly underdone, to avoid breaking.
3
Strain, cool and set aside.
4
In a large container whisk together orange juice, corn syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and zest.
5
In another bowl, whisk flour and both sugars together.
6
Put cooled yams in a deep baking dish, add dry ingredients and stir to coat.
7
Pour liquid over yams and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
8
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
9
The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

850

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds yams (or sweet potatoes), peeled and cut to large bite-sized pieces, 2 cups orange juice, 3 cups light corn syrup, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Candied Yams falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Candied Yams

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