How to Make Amaretto Yams - A Step-by-Step Guide

Amaretto Yams are a delicious and indulgent dish that is perfect for the holiday season or any time you want to treat yourself to something special. This recipe takes classic yams and gives them a sweet, nutty twist with the addition of amaretto liqueur, creating a dish that is sure to become a new favorite at your family gatherings.

Yams, or sweet potatoes, are a popular side dish during the fall and winter months, and for good reason. They are not only incredibly versatile, but they...

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Ingredients

  • 24 amaretto cookies, crushed
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup orange marmalade
  • 1 teaspoon amaretto liqueur, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x9-inch pan

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix crushed cookies with 1/2 cup butter in a bowl. Mash sweet potatoes with 1/4 cup butter in separate bowl; add brown sugar, marmalade, amaretto liqueur, and ginger to sweet potatoes. Mix well. Pour sweet potato mixture into a 9x9-inch baking dish; top with cookie mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    352 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 168mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 438mg