Best 7 Candied Yam Apple Pecan Bake Recipes

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There are various mouthwatering recipes on the web for cooking the classic "candied yam apple pecan bake", a traditional dish that embodies the spirit of fall. This delectable side dish combines the sweetness of candied yams with the tartness of apples and the crunchiness of pecans. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, you will find a recipe that suits your skills and preferences. This article provides a comprehensive guide to help you find the best recipe for candied yam apple pecan bake, ensuring that your dish turns out perfect every time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CANDIED YAMS AND APPLES



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My husband's favorite (mother-in-law's recipe) for candied yams. It's more like a dessert than a vegetable. It is very easy to make, and very tasty.

Provided by brandibakesbest

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
⅓ cup chopped pecans
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (15 ounce) cans cut yams, drained
¼ cup margarine
2 cups mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Toss apple, pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Alternate layers of coated apple and cut yams in an 11x7-inch pan. Dot with margarine and cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until reduced and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Cover with marshmallows and continue to bake until golden, 10 to 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 131.8 mg, Sugar 40.5 g

CANDIED YAM APPLE PECAN BAKE



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Make and share this Candied Yam Apple Pecan Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZRoxy63

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 35m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (8 ounce) cans yams
4 tablespoons butter
2 granny smith apples
2 tablespoons nutmeg
3 tablespoons cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cups chopped pecans
1 (16 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Empty the 3 cans of yams into an 8x8 baking pan.
  • Mix brown sugar in with sauce from the yams.
  • Drop the butter onto the top of the yams.
  • Slice apples with skin on very, very thin and remove their cores.
  • Place the slices on top of the butter and yams.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg over the apple slices.
  • Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the apples and gently mix everything together as much as possible.
  • Cover all ingredients with entire bag of mimi marshmallows.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until hot and marsmallow on top are melted and golden brown.
  • You may increase amounts to make in larger or smaller pans.

YAM AND APPLE CASSEROLE



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Perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday, yams and apples are baked with a sweet glaze.

Provided by VEGAS

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large yams
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ cups apple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
3 large apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

  • Place yams in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 30 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, peel, and cut into 1/3 inch thick slices.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the cornstarch and brown sugar. Mix in the apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, and allspice.
  • Alternate layers of yams and apples in the prepared baking dish. Pour the apple juice mixture over the layers.
  • Cover, and bake 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 30 minutes. Baste frequently with the juices from the pan to prevent drying.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.6 calories, Carbohydrate 93 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 54.9 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

PECAN TOPPED SWEET POTATO APPLE BAKE



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This easy-to-make side bakes up bubbly and golden brown. It comes together in a flash with canned sweet potatoes and apple pie filling, making it the perfect comfort food to serve during the busy holiday season.-Cheryl Priano, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (29 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cut sweet potatoes into thin slices. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, pie filling, butter and cinnamon. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish., In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

YAM AND APPLE BAKE



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Make and share this Yam And Apple Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups peeled sliced yams
3 cups peeled sliced tart apples
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In greased 2 qt casserole, layer half the yams and half the apples.
  • Mix brown sugar and spices together.
  • Sprinkle half over yams and apples.
  • Dot with half the butter.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Cover and bake at 375* for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover, baste with the juices,and bake 15 minutes more.

MY GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS WITH PINEAPPLE



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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

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
One 20-ounce can crushed pineapple
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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.

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS



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This nice old-fashioned side dish is perfect for the holidays and easily down-sized for two, it's a dish that can be made often to complement any meal. The touch of pineapple juice adds a nice flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large sweet potato
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 tablespoon unsweetened pineapple or orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Place sweet potato in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or just until tender. Drain. , When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place in a greased shallow 2-cup baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, pineapple juice, lemon juice and cinnamon; sprinkle over sweet potato slices. Dot with butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use firm, tart apples that will hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • Use fresh yams: Fresh yams will have a brighter orange color and a more tender texture than older yams.
  • Peel and cut the yams and apples evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the yams and apples: They should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to them.
  • Use a good quality maple syrup: A good quality maple syrup will have a richer flavor than a lower quality syrup.
  • Add the nuts and cranberries at the end of the cooking time: This will help them retain their crunch and flavor.

Conclusion:

This Candied Yam, Apple, and Pecan Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover yams and apples. The yams and apples are candied in a sweet maple syrup glaze, and the pecans add a nice crunch. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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