Baked sweet yams are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and they can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the most popular ways to cook sweet yams is to bake them in pineapple juice. This method results in a sweet and tangy dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut off the ends of the yams, then peel and cut the yams into 1/2-inch-thick circles. Add to a 2-quart baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until thoroughly blended. Stir in the pineapple juice, cinnamon, vanilla and cloves. Taste the mixture to make sure it's sweet to your liking and pour over the yams. Spread the strawberry preserves on top of the yams.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake until the yams are semi-tender, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the yams are caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes more.
- Plate and serve hot. And don't forget to pour the sauce from the baking dish on top!
HONEY-PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATOES
Pineapple chunks add unexpected, yet delicious bursts of tartness to naturally sweet sweet potatoes. Add pecans, if you'd like, for another layer of flavor that people will love. -Paula Mayo, Feedings Hills, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 13 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. , Drain crushed pineapple, reserving juice. In a large bowl, combine the crushed pineapple, pineapple chunks and sweet potatoes. Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine honey and reserved juice; pour over sweet potatoes. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10 minutes. Stir; sprinkle with pecans if desired. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
YAM AND PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE FOR TWO
Enjoy this side dish casserole made with sweet potatoes and pineapple that is ready in 50 minutes - perfect if you love Island cuisine.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°. Spray 1-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Layer yams and crushed pineapple in casserole. Sprinkle brown sugar, pecans and crystallized ginger over top; dot with margarine. Cover and bake about 45 minutes or until yams are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 40 mg
SWEET POTATO PINEAPPLE BAKE
Not only is this side yummy, but it's quick because it calls for canned yams, I got the idea from my sister...I just added the pineapple.-May Evans, Corinth, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes. Stir in the pineapple, pecans, brown sugar and butter. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GRANDMA TOLLI'S CANDIED YAMS
My grandma's candied yams are the best candied yams I have ever had! The pineapple is an awesome addition to this sweet dish.
Provided by ntolliver213
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pineapple juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir to combine and cook until sugars have dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place drained yams in a casserole dish. Add pineapple chunks. Pour sauce over top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Add marshmallows to the top and continue to bake until golden and melted, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving so sauce can thicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.6 calories, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 106.3 mg, Sugar 68.2 g
PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATOES
Baked sweet potatoes with a candied pineapple sauce!
Provided by Jo Allgauer
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl to cool. Peel and quarter.
- In a sauce pan, combine pineapple, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Bring to boil and reduce heat.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer in baking dish. Pour sauce over potatoes and bake for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 62.4 mg, Sugar 40.9 g
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND PINEAPPLE
This side pairs well with, short ribs, or roast chicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together sweet potatoes, pineapple, oil, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt. Roast until sweet potatoes and pineapple are tender and golden, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g
BAKED SWEET YAMS IN PINEAPPLE JUICE
If you love eating yams, this is a version you will enjoy! I serve this every time we have a get together with friends and they really rave about this!
Provided by shygirl
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel and cut yams. cut to diagonal slices about 1/4 inch slices.
- Boil pineapple juice and sugar till syrupy.
- Add yams and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove yams and transfer to 13x9 pan.
- Arrange slices to nice galette design, overlapping each pieces.
- Meanwhile, add butter to the pineapple syrup, let simmer till fully incorporated.
- Pour on the yam slices.
- Bake in pre heated 350 oven till tender about 30 minutes.
- This will be thickened and gooey.
- Serve warm.
- Delicious!
MY GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS WITH PINEAPPLE
Grandma was always in charge of Thanksgiving dinner in my family. This is my variation on her candied yams (sweet potatoes), and they are the best!
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the sweet potatoes in a 2-quart baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the sugar and stir until smooth. Drain the pineapple in a strainer, reserving the juice. Stir in about half the pineapple and half the pineapple juice; reserve the rest of the pineapple and juice for another use. Stir in the cinnamon, cloves and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Pour the mixture directly over the sweet potatoes.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake until the sweet potatoes are just tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the sweet potatoes are caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes more.
- Plate and serve immediately. Pour extra sauce from the bottom of the baking dish on top.
WW BAKED YAMS WITH PINEAPPLE - 3 POINTS
This has been marked in my WW cookbook called "Simply the Best" as great. Darla from Los Angeles sent this in. Very yummy indeed. Hope you enjoy.
Provided by teresas
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a 2-quart casserole dish, combine the yams, orange, pineapple and its juice, cinnamon and nutmeg; dot with the margarine.
- Cover and bake until the yams are tender, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 12.8, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 2.7
Tips:
- Choose firm, plump sweet yams with smooth skin and no soft spots.
- Use fresh pineapple juice for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh pineapple juice, you can use canned pineapple juice, but be sure to dilute it with water to taste.
- Add a little bit of brown sugar or honey to the pineapple juice for a sweeter flavor.
- If you like, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the pineapple juice for a more complex flavor.
- Bake the sweet yams until they are tender when pierced with a fork. This will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Serve the sweet yams hot or cold. They are delicious on their own or with a dollop of butter, sour cream, or yogurt.
Conclusion:
Baked sweet yams in pineapple juice is a simple and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet yams are tender and flavorful, and the pineapple juice adds a sweet and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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