Candied Yams

Candied yams are a popular dish during Thanksgiving in the United States and are often served alongside roasted turkey.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Candied Yams

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Dinner, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Yams
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Pecans
• 0.5 cup Mini Marshmallows

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and slice the yams into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
4. Add the yams to the saucepan and toss to coat them evenly with the sugar mixture.
5. Transfer the yams to a baking dish and cover with foil.
6. Bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and sprinkle the pecans and mini marshmallows over the yams.
7. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.