Candied Yams

Candied Yams
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    2.5K

Transform humble yams into a decadent delight with this effortless recipe! Sweet, buttery, and boasting a gooey marshmallow topping, these candied yams are destined to become a cherished holiday tradition.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    51 g
  • Cholesterol
    20 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    145 mg
  • Sugar
    26 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Arrange the drained sweet potatoes in a medium-sized baking dish.

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Recipe View Evenly distribute the butter pieces over the sweet potatoes.

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Recipe View Sprinkle the brown sugar generously over the buttered yams.

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Recipe View Top with a lavish layer of miniature marshmallows, ensuring they cover the entire surface.

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the sweet potatoes are tender and the marshmallows are melted and lightly browned. (20-25 minutes)

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Recipe View Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the brown sugar before sprinkling it over the yams.
If you prefer a crispier marshmallow topping, broil the dish for the last 1-2 minutes of baking, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Canned yams can be substituted with fresh sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked and cubed.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 848 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Blanca Bartoletti

    I used sweet potatoes instead of yams, and it turned out perfectly.

  • Jeanette Rippin

    Try broiling for the last minute to get the marshmallows extra toasted!

  • Garett Stracke

    A family favorite at Thanksgiving! So simple, even my kids can help make it.

  • Noble Swaniawski

    A little too sweet for my taste, next time I will reduce the brown sugar a little bit.

  • Bartholome Fahey

    My marshmallows burned a little, so I'll be sure to watch it more closely next time.

  • Dangelo Nienow

    I love this recipe! It's a classic, and it always delivers.

  • Astrid Gerhold

    I added a pinch of cinnamon to the brown sugar for an extra layer of flavor, and it was amazing!

  • Isac Mitchell

    This recipe was so easy to follow, and the yams were a hit!

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