Best 8 Baked Yams With Ginger Molasses Butter Recipes

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Baked yams are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The sweet and savory flavors of the yams pair perfectly with the spicy and tangy ginger molasses butter, creating a dish that is both satisfying and delicious. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next gathering, baked yams with ginger molasses butter are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED YAMS WITH GINGER-MOLASSES BUTTER



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Categories     Ginger     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Cinnamon     Molasses     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon mild-flavored (light) molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
3 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
6 8-ounce yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes), rinsed, patted dry

Steps:

  • Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Stir in crystallized ginger. Season with salt and generous amount of pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring ginger-molasses butter to room temperature before using.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Pierce yams in several places with fork; bake on rimmed baking sheet until tender when pierced with fork, about 50 minutes.
  • Cut lengthwise slit in each yam and press in ends to open top. Spoon 2 tablespoons ginger-molasses butter into each yam and serve.

ROASTED YAMS



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Roasted, thinly sliced yams or potato of your choice, quickly adds a yummy side-dish to your meal. Best when served with chicken, steak, or a mild fish.

Provided by Sara

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large yam, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet or shallow baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Arrange slices of potato in the prepared pan so they are overlapping slightly. Season with salt and pepper and then drizzle olive oil over them as evenly as possible.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and have begun to wrinkle around the edges, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63.4 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 981 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

MOLASSES GINGER CAKE



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This easy, dense dark cake packs in a lot of flavor. Molasses, a slightly bitter sweetener, is key, giving the cake just the right character. Chopped dates, raisins and a good dose of black pepper are all in evidence, along with ginger and cinnamon. The end result is so good: If you bet you can stop at one slice, you'll surely lose the wager.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     cakes

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 tablespoons/113 grams unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan
2 cups/256 grams all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup/118 milliliters unsulfured molasses
1/2 cup/101 grams granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup/145 grams golden raisins, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes and drained
1/2 cup/72 grams pitted chopped dates
Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the middle of the oven and heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch cake pan and line with parchment. Butter the parchment.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, ginger, baking powder, pepper and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together molasses, sugar and melted butter. Add eggs, and whisk well. Stir in raisins and dates.
  • Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, fold the dry ingredients into wet ingredients until incorporated and no streaks of flour remain. The batter will be stiff. Spread batter into prepared cake pan, smoothing the top.
  • Bake until a testing skewer inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Run a knife along the edge of the cake, and, once cooled, transfer to a serving platter. Slice into wedges and serve with whipped cream, if desired.

BAKED YAMS WITH GINGER AND HONEY



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This is a very flavorful recipe. I have had people that don't even care for yams - love these! For years I never added the cardamom (it's very pungent) but I finally added it this year - and WOW - it really makes the flavor POP!

Provided by Sky Hostess

Categories     Low Protein

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs yams, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons ginger, grated
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients. Transfer to a large 9x13 pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes and stir potatoes. Bake for another 20 minutes (or until potatoes are tender).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.6, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 15.2, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 7, Sugar 18.3, Protein 2.8

WHOLE BAKED YAMS WITH SPICY MOLASSES BUTTER



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Categories     Herb     Side     Bake     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Molasses     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 9- to 10-ounce yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes)

Steps:

  • Using electric mixer, beat first 7 ingredients in medium bowl until fluffy. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheet with heavy-duty foil. Using small, sharp knife, make one 1/2-inch-deep lengthwise slit in each yam, leaving 1 inch of yam uncut at each end. Place yams on baking sheet. Bake yams until tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Cut slits across center of each yam. Press ends toward center to expose flesh. Transfer yams to platter. Spoon 1 tablespoon spiced butter into each. Pass remaining spiced butter separately.

BAKED YAMS WITH SPICY MOLASSES BUTTER



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Make and share this Baked Yams With Spicy Molasses Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons mild-flavored molasses (light)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes 9- to 10-ounces each)

Steps:

  • Using electric mixer, beat first 7 ingredients in medium bowl until fluffy. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Line large baking sheet with heavy-duty foil. Using small, sharp knife, make one 1/2-inch-deep lengthwise slit in each yam, leaving 1 inch of yam uncut at each end. Place yams on baking sheet. Bake yams until tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Cut slits across center of each yam. Press ends toward center to expose flesh. Transfer yams to platter. Spoon 1 tablespoon spiced butter into each. Pass remaining spiced butter separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.9, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 128.9, Carbohydrate 83.2, Fiber 11, Sugar 6.9, Protein 4.3

BAKED YAMS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 large yams
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Butter to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Prick the yams and place in oven for 30 minutes or until done. Cut in half, scoop out the yams and mash with a fork. Serve with salt, pepper and butter if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 104, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 192 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HONEY AND MOLASSES GINGERSNAPS



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Full of holiday flavor thanks to honey and molasses, these easy baked gingersnap cookies make a great gift or party dessert.

Provided by michellekb

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingersnap Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg
2 ½ tablespoons molasses
2 ½ tablespoons honey
½ cup turbinado sugar (such as Sugar in the Raw®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat white sugar, butter, and egg together in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add molasses and honey and beat for 1 minute. Slowly beat in flour mixture to combine.
  • Combine turbinado sugar and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  • Roll dough into balls using a rounded teaspoon. Roll each in cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Cool for 1 minute, then transfer to wire racks to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 53.7 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

Tips

  • Choose the right yams: Look for firm, smooth yams with no blemishes or bruises. Avoid any that are soft or have cracks.
  • Pierce the yams before baking: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from bursting.
  • Don't overcook the yams: Overcooked yams will be mushy and bland. Bake them until they are tender but still hold their shape.
  • Use a flavorful butter: The butter you use will add a lot of flavor to the yams. Choose a butter that is made with high-quality ingredients and has a rich, creamy flavor.
  • Add spices to the butter: Spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg will add warmth and depth of flavor to the yams.
  • Serve the yams with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for baked yams include marshmallows, pecans, and brown sugar.

Conclusion

Baked yams are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed all year long. With their naturally sweet flavor and soft, fluffy texture, yams are a perfect complement to a variety of dishes. Whether you are serving them for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner, baked yams are sure to be a hit.

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