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Baked candied yams on a white plate.
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How To Make Candied Yams Recipe

The candied yams recipe features buttery, sweet, and comforting flavors including cinnamon and nutmeg.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 472kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

  • 1 - 40 oz. can yams
  • 1 stick 8 Tbsp. butter, cubed
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400-degrees and grease an 8" x 8" baking dish.
  • Open the can of yams, drain the liquid, and add to the baking dish.
  • Place the sliced butter on top of the yams.
  • Mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a small bowl and sprinkle it over the yams.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and remove it from the oven.
  • Spoon the liquid candied mixture over the yams and return to the oven.
  • Bake another 10-15 minutes and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 145mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 30g