Description
Candied yams with pecans bring a delightful twist to your holiday table, combining tender sweet potatoes with a rich, sugary glaze and crunchy pecans. This comforting dish not only enchants the taste buds but also fills your home with warm aromas that evoke fond memories. Perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy family gatherings, these yams are simple to prepare yet elegant enough to impress any guest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and sliced)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Peel and slice sweet potatoes into even rounds, about half an inch thick.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until combined; simmer for about three minutes.
- Arrange the sweet potato slices in the baking dish and pour the glaze over them, ensuring all slices are coated.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle pecans on top, and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg