Maple Candied Yams Recipe

Name: Maple Candied Yams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick butter; 5 large yams or sweet potatoes; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon or vanilla; 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 cup water; 2 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)

Servings: persons

1 stick butter
5 large yams or sweet potatoes
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon or vanilla
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup water
2 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)

1
Preheat oven 400F.
2
Peel yams.
3
Cut into 1 inch cubes or wedges.
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Arranage yams in generously buttered 9x13 baking dish.
5
In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in sugar until dissolved over medium heat.
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Add water and spices.
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Bring to a boil, add syrup; reduce heat to a simmer and cook 2 minutes.
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Pour butter mixture over yams, turning them to coat well.
9
Cover pan tightly with alumunum foil and bake on center rack, basting potatoes once or twice during baking.
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Bake 45 minutes or until fork tender.
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When the potatoes are done, remove foil and bake on the upper third of oven at 475F for about 20 minutes.
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As syrup thickens and potatoes start to caramelize watch carefully to avoid burning.
13
Reduce temp if browning to quickly.
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Note: If adding marshmallows, spread them over the top and broil an additional 5-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
15
Variation: Use honey or Karo instead of maple; add 1/4 cup frozen orange concentrate.

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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: 1 stick butter, 5 large yams or sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Maple 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.

Maple Candied Yams

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