Candied yams

Here’s a delicious, Southern-style Candied Yams recipe — rich, sweet, and buttery with just the right amount of spice. Perfect for holidays or cozy Sunday dinners.

🍠 Classic Candied Yams

Ingredients:

• 3–4 large yams or sweet potatoes (about 2 to 2½ lbs), peeled and sliced into thick rounds

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

• 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

• 1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Layer the yams
   Place the sliced yams evenly in the baking dish.

3. Make the syrup
   In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until smooth and syrupy. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

4. Pour & bake
   Pour the syrup evenly over the yams, covering all slices well. Cover the dish with foil.

5. Bake covered for 30 minutes. Then remove foil and spoon the syrup over the yams.

6. Bake uncovered for another 20–25 minutes, or until yams are tender and caramelized.
   (Optional: During the last 5 minutes, sprinkle marshmallows on top and broil until golden.)

7. Serve warm
   Spoon extra syrup over the yams when serving.

✅ Tips:

• For richer flavor, use dark brown sugar.

• Want it sweeter? Add a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.

• You can make these a day ahead — they reheat beautifully.

Would you like a stovetop or vegan version?