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Baked Candied Yams Recipe

These easy candied yams bake up tender in a buttery brown sugar syrup with cinnamon, nutmeg, apricot nectar, and orange. A Sunday supper fave, boos!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 353kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 inch thickness
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup apricot nectar
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice warmed until hot
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter separated

Instructions

  • Add potatoes to a large pot with water and boil until just tender, not mushy though. Drain and allow the potatoes to cool to room temperature.
  • Add the tender potatoes to a 9x13 inch sized baking dish. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Next add sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Next stir in the apricot nectar, hot orange juice, and orange zest and stir together then bring to a boil, stirring the entire time. Remove from the heat and add in vanilla extract and half of the butter.
  • Pour the mixture over the potatoes then take the remaining butter and cut into pats and place on the top of the potatoes.
  • Bake for 25-35 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and potatoes are soft and completely tender.

Notes

How to Store

  • Fridge: Store in a shallow airtight container with the syrup for up to 3-4 days.
  • Freezer: Pack the yams and syrup into a freezer-safe container, leaving some room at the top. Label it with the date and freeze for up to 3 months for the best quality. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
  • Reheating: Place in a baking dish, cover with foil, and warm at 350°F until heated through to 165°F. For a small portion, microwave in short bursts until hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 1186mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 828IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg