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Classic Southern Baked Candied Yams with Buttery Brown Sugar Glaze

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Make the best Southern candied yams with this easy recipe. These sweet potatoes bake in a rich, buttery brown sugar caramel sauce, perfect for holiday dinners or Sunday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (yams), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 170 g (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
  • 220 g (1 cup) dark brown sugar, packed
  • 60 ml pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1 bag (about 280g) miniature marshmallows for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, dark brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. This creates your buttery brown sugar glaze.
  4. Pour the glaze evenly over the sweet potato slices, ensuring most pieces are coated.
  5. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Halfway through baking (around 25 minutes), gently spoon some of the sauce over the top of the yams. The yams should be tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. If using marshmallows, remove the dish from the oven after the yams are tender. Sprinkle the miniature marshmallows evenly over the top.
  7. Return the dish to the oven for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the marshmallows are puffed and lightly golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the candied yams rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • For a stovetop method, you can simmer the potatoes in the glaze mixture until tender, but baking gives you that classic caramelized edge.
  • If you prefer a less sweet glaze, reduce the brown sugar by 1/4 cup.
  • Use dark brown sugar for a deeper molasses flavor in your caramel sauce.
  • If you skip the marshmallows, you can bake the yams uncovered for the last 10 minutes to allow the glaze to thicken slightly.

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