Candied Yams Recipe
Originating from West Africa and popularized in the United States, candied yams are a beloved dish known for their sweet, caramelized flavor and tender texture.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Saucepan
- Mixing spoon
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes or yams
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thick slices or cubes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup or honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the sweet potato slices to the saucepan, coating them evenly with the mixture.
- Transfer the coated sweet potatoes to the prepared baking dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized, basting occasionally with the syrup from the bottom of the dish.