Easy Candy Yams

Candy yams are a popular dish in Southern cuisine, especially during Thanksgiving. They are often served as a sweet and savory side dish.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.

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Easy Candy Yams

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

Difficulty: Beginner 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
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Mini Marshmallows

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and cut the yams into 1-inch thick slices.
3. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the yams for 10 minutes, or until slightly tender.
4. Drain the yams and transfer them to a baking dish.
5. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
6. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
7. Pour the butter mixture over the yams, making sure to coat them evenly.
8. Bake the yams in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until they are soft and caramelized.
9. Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the mini marshmallows over the top.
10. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and melted.
11. Allow the candy yams to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

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.