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

As the holiday season approaches, many people start thinking about their favorite traditional dishes. One such dish that's popular during the fall and winter months is candied yams. This sweet and comforting side dish is a staple at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, but it's also a delicious addition to any meal throughout the year.

Candied yams are made from fresh sweet potatoes that are peeled, sliced, and then cooked in a caramelized syrup made from brown sugar, butter, and warm ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained
  • ¼ cup butter, cut into pieces
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place drained sweet potatoes in a medium baking dish. Distribute butter pieces evenly over the sweet potatoes.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar. Layer with miniature marshmallows.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potatoes are tender and marshmallows have melted, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    282 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 145mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 441mg