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Best Ever Southern Candied Yams Recipe

Close-up of sweet potato slices coated in a thick, glossy, caramelized glaze, representing perfect southern candied yams.
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Make the best ever Southern candied yams with this classic recipe. You get tender sweet potatoes coated in a sticky, buttery brown sugar glaze that is perfect for any holiday meal or Sunday dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds yams (sweet potatoes), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange the sliced yams in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter melts and the sugars dissolve completely. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Carefully pour the hot glaze evenly over the yams in the baking dish.
  7. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the yams are tender and the glaze has thickened and caramelized slightly. Baste the yams with the pan liquid halfway through the uncovered baking time.
  10. Let the candied yams rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy this comfort food side dish!

Notes

  • For a stovetop method, simmer the glazed yams gently in a large skillet over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, until tender and glazed, about 30-40 minutes.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the water with orange juice.
  • Save this recipe on Pinterest so you always have it handy for Thanksgiving!

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