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Candied Yams| Best Baked Southern Candied Yams
Sweet and tender candied yams baked in a delicious buttery cinnamon syrup for that true old-fashioned flavor!
Course
Main Course, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine
American, southern
Keyword
brown sugar, candied, sweet potatoes, syrup, yams
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
1
hour
hour
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
hour
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
people
Calories
Author
divas can cook
Ingredients
4
large sweet potatoes
(washed thoroughly)
½
cup
unsalted butter
(1 stick)
2
cups
granulated sugar
¼
cup
heavy whipping cream
2 ½- 3
teaspoons
cinnamon
(can use less if desired)
½
teaspoon
nutmeg
1-2
pinches
ground clove
1 ½ - 1
tablespoon
100% pure maple syrup
1-2
teaspoons
real vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Cut off the tips of sweet potatoes.
Peel and then slice into ½ thick circles.
Place into a 9x13 baking dish. Set side.
In a medium-size pot, melt butter over medium-low heat.
Add sugar and stir until combined.
Add heavy whipping cream and stir until creamy.
Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, maple, and vanilla extract.
TASTE THE MIXTURE AND MAKE SURE IT TASTES YUMMY. ADD MORE SPICES IF NEEDED.
Pour mixture over sweet potatoes.
Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove foil, baste and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until fork-tender.
Plate the candied yams using a slotted spoon. Serve immediately.
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