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Classic Southern Candied Yams with Brown Sugar Glaze

Four individual, round portions of sweet candied yams dripping with thick, glossy brown sugar glaze.
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Make tender sweet potatoes coated in a rich, buttery brown sugar and maple syrup glaze. This classic Southern side dish is perfect for holiday dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.6 kg sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1.25 cm rounds
  • 85 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 60 ml pure maple syrup
  • 220 g dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Optional: 1 bag miniature marshmallows for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, maple syrup, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined. This creates your brown sugar glaze.
  3. Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Pour the brown sugar glaze evenly over the sweet potato slices.
  5. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Baste the potatoes with the glaze every 15 minutes during baking.
  6. If you are using marshmallows, remove the dish from the oven for the last 5 minutes of baking. Sprinkle marshmallows over the top and return to the oven until they are puffed and lightly golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the yams rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • For a stovetop method, cook the glazed sweet potatoes in a large, deep skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until tender and caramelized.
  • If you prefer a less sweet glaze, reduce the brown sugar amount slightly.
  • Use dark brown sugar for a deeper molasses flavor in your caramel sauce.

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