Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet, and comforting flavors of Caramel Candied Yams. This classic holiday side dish features tender yams coated in a decadent caramel sauce that’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Yams:
- 4 large yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare yams: Arrange the sliced yams in a single layer in a buttered 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make caramel sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, heavy cream, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture bubbles, about 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Coat yams: Pour the caramel sauce over the yams, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover, baste yams with sauce, and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes until yams are tender and sauce is thick.
- Rest and serve: Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of maple syrup or orange zest to the caramel sauce.
- This dish can be prepared a day in advance and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
