Best 5 Candied Yams With Pecans Recipes

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Elevate your holiday meals or special gatherings with a delectable side dish that perfectly blends sweet and savory flavors—candied yams with pecans. This classic Southern dish is a symphony of caramelized yams coated in a luscious glaze, enhanced by the crunch of toasted pecans. With its vibrant color and enticing aroma, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether you prefer a simple stovetop method or the hands-off convenience of a slow cooker, let us guide you through the process of creating this irresistible dish that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CANDIED YAMS CASSEROLE WITH PECANS



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This recipe was given from a friend of mine. She has been using this recipe for 10-plus years. It is absolutely easy. Great for Thanksgiving or for any time of the year. Let the casserole cool and serve with whipped topping.

Provided by KCOOPER78

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (40 ounce) can cut yams, drained
1 cup white sugar
½ cup whole milk
½ cup salted butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup salted butter, softened
½ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Put yams in a microwave safe bowl; heat in the microwave oven until softened, about 75 seconds.
  • Transfer cooked yams to a large mixing bowl; add white sugar, milk, 1/2 cup butter, and eggs and beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Pour the yam mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar, pecans, 1/2 cup butter, and flour together in a bowl with a wooden spoon until crumbly, sprinkle over the yam mixture to cover.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 820.6 calories, Carbohydrate 100 g, Cholesterol 145.4 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 300.8 mg, Sugar 84.7 g

CANDIED YAMS WITH PECANS



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These candied yams topped with sugary pecans and marshmallows are a perfect choice during the holidays, but also fun to serve as a sweet winter side dish any night of the week.

Provided by artistikcosmetics

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds yams, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
¼ cup butter, cubed
5 tablespoons brown sugar, divided, or more to taste
1 tablespoon cream
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
½ cup pecans
14 small marshmallows

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add yams and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drain and transfer to a bowl with butter, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, cream, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Mash until all ingredients are incorporated and butter is melted. Transfer to a casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining brown sugar and cinnamon. Arrange pecans and marshmallows over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.5 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 75.2 mg, Sugar 13.5 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.

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.

MAPLE-GLAZED YAMS WITH PECAN TOPPING



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Categories     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Pecan     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes), peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
8 tablespoons (1 stick) chilled butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add yams. Cook until water returns to simmer, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water.
  • Arrange yams in prepared dish, overlapping slightly. Season with salt. Pour syrup over yams. Dot with 3 tablespoons butter. Cover and bake until yams are almost tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Mix flour and brown sugar in medium bowl. Add remaining 5 tablespoons butter. Rub in with fingers until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in pecans.
  • Sprinkle pecan mixture atop yams. Bake yams until tender, about 20 minutes. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cool. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm, uncovered, in 375°F oven 20 minutes.)

Tips:

  • Choose the right yams: Look for yams that are firm, smooth, and have a deep orange color. Avoid yams that are bruised, soft, or have blemishes.
  • Peel and cut the yams evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If the yams are not peeled evenly, the skin may toughen and become difficult to chew.
  • Boil the yams until they are tender: You can test this by piercing them with a fork. If the fork goes in easily, the yams are done.
  • Make the candied syrup: Combine sugar, water, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Add the yams to the syrup: Bring the syrup to a boil over medium heat. Add the yams and stir to coat them in the syrup. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the yams are glazed and heated through.
  • Add the pecans: Stir in the pecans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the pecans are toasted.
  • Serve immediately: Candied yams are best served warm. You can garnish them with additional pecans or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Conclusion:

Candied yams with pecans are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover yams, and they can be served as a side dish or a dessert. With their sweet and savory flavor, candied yams are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook yams, give this recipe a try!

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