Southern candied yams make a beautiful addition to any table. Tender sweet potatoes, drenched in a sweet and buttery sauce, are infused with warming flavors of cinnamon and vanilla. This oven-baked caramelized yam recipe is more than just an ordinary side dish — It’s a signature dish worthy of being served alongside your favorite main course.
Ingredients
Yields: 4 Servings
- 3 sweet potatoes, about 1.5 lbs
- 5 tablespoons salted butter (You can use unsalted butter, but you will need to add a pinch of salt when preparing the sauce)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Peel the sweet potatoes, wash them well, and then cut them into half- to one-inch thick rounds — If the potatoes are too large, you can slice the rounds in half so they fit more neatly in your baking dish.
Step 2: Grease a small baking tray generously with butter. This is to prevent sticking and to add extra flavor to the edges.
Step 3: In a small saucepan over medium, heat melt the butter. Once melted, reduce the heat to medium low. Add in the spices and vanilla extract and sugar. For the spices, gradually add them and taste the mix until it’s just the way you like it. Stir the ingredients for about 3 minutes.
Step 4: Arrange the potatoes in a baking dish and pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over them. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
Step 5: Bake in a preheated oven for 45 minutes. When the time is up, remove the foil. Lightly toss the potatoes to evenly recoat them with the seasoning. Increase the temperature to 425°F and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes — This helps the coating become thick and nice.
Step 6: Remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving, then serve it with your favorite main dish. Enjoy your meal!
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
This candied sweet potatoes recipe is pure comfort food, the sauce thickens into a rich syrup that pairs wonderfully with roast chicken or turkey. It has a pleasant sweetness, and the roasted potatoes have a very tender texture. Best of all, it’s easy enough to prepare any ordinary day, yet suitable for a holiday table.
Let me know how yours turned out in the comments below! I had love to hear what you served them with.
Southern Candied Yams
These Southern Candied Yams are the ultimate comfort food. It is the perfect easy side dish for your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes, about 1.5 lbs
- 5 tablespoons salted butter (You can use unsalted butter, but you will need to add a pinch of salt when preparing the sauce)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Peel the sweet potatoes, wash them well, and then cut them into half- to one-inch thick rounds — If the potatoes are too large, you can slice the rounds in half so they fit more neatly in your baking dish.
- Grease a small baking tray generously with butter. This is to prevent sticking and to add extra flavor to the edges.
- In a small saucepan over medium, heat melt the butter. Once melted, reduce the heat to medium low. Add in the spices and vanilla extract and sugar. For the spices, gradually add them and taste the mix until it’s just the way you like it. Stir the ingredients for about 3 minutes.
- Arrange the potatoes in a baking dish and pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over them. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 45 minutes. When the time is up, remove the foil. Lightly toss the potatoes to evenly recoat them with the seasoning. Increase the temperature to 425°F and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes — This helps the coating become thick and nice.
- Remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving, then serve it with your favorite main dish. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- If you like a thicker glaze, spoon the sauce over the yams halfway through the uncovered baking time.
- Storage– Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
- Reheating – Reheat in the microwave or in a 175 degrees oven until warmed through
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 300Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 9gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 38mgSodium 153mgCarbohydrates 68gFiber 4gSugar 53gProtein 2g
Just a heads up—the calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.