Candied yams are a classic Southern dish that is often served at holiday dinners. They are sweet, sticky, and have a delicious caramel flavor. This recipe for Mom's Candied Yams with Caramel is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. The yams are first boiled until tender, then coated in a mixture of brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and spices. They are then baked in the oven until the caramel sauce is bubbly and golden brown.
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MOM'S CANDIED YAMS WITH CARAMEL
I took my mom's childhood candied yam recipe and added a layer of caramel. It is now a must at every Thanksgiving and Christmas and is often requested with much anticipation by anyone who has had it. One recipe will serve 6, but barely. I promise there won't be leftovers. If you're going to feed 6 or more, I suggest doubling the recipe in a 9x13-inch pan.
Provided by TheEnvyOfKings
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix sweet potatoes, pineapple, butter, brown sugar, salt, egg, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Pour half the sweet potato mixture into a 9x9-inch casserole dish. Pour caramel sauce over sweet potatoes; top with 1 cup marshmallows. Spread the remaining sweet potato mixture over marshmallow layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Add the remaining 1 cup marshmallows and bake until marshmallows are golden brown, about 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 274.2 mg, Sugar 22.9 g
KEYSHAWN'S MOM'S CANDIED YAMS
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and cut into 2-inch cubes. Place potatoes in large pot, cover with sugar, brown sugar and butter cook over medium heat until potatoes are fork tender (about 20 minutes) but not mushy.
MOM'S CANDIED YAMS WITH CARAMEL
I took my mom's childhood candied yam recipe and added a layer of caramel. It is now a must at every Thanksgiving and Christmas and is often requested with much anticipation by anyone who has had it. One recipe will serve 6, but barely. I promise there won't be leftovers. If you're going to feed 6 or more, I suggest doubling the recipe in a 9x13-inch pan.
Provided by TheEnvyOfKings
Categories Sweet Potato Casserole
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix sweet potatoes, pineapple, butter, brown sugar, salt, egg, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Pour half the sweet potato mixture into a 9x9-inch casserole dish. Pour caramel sauce over sweet potatoes; top with 1 cup marshmallows. Spread the remaining sweet potato mixture over marshmallow layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Add the remaining 1 cup marshmallows and bake until marshmallows are golden brown, about 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 274.2 mg, Sugar 22.9 g
MOM'S CANDIED YAMS
My mom never wrote this recipe down and I call my favorite every year for the recipe! Of course she never wrote it down either!!! This is one of those recipes that takes me back when I taste it. I'm going to do my best to write what my "Aunt Poddy" tells me every year, using the amounts as best as I can, but I will still call her every year just to have her walk me through it!!!! My brother got to taste them this year and he said it was just like mom's, so maybe I'm getting it right!!!
Provided by For JTs Grandma
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 45m
Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in casserole dish, single layer.
- Using liquid from potatoes, mix in sugar, syrup, butter, cinnamon, orange juice and lemon.
- Stir over medium heat until it starts to thicken, about 15 minutes.
- Pour over potatoes, then sprinkle a bit more cinnamon over top.
- Cover and bake in 350 oven for about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Top with marshmellows and broil until brown. Watch constantly as this takes only a few minutes!
Tips:
- Choose the right yams: Look for firm, plump yams with smooth skin. Avoid any yams with blemishes or bruises.
- Peel and cut the yams evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
- Boil the yams until they are tender but not mushy: You should be able to easily pierce them with a fork.
- Make the caramel sauce while the yams are boiling: This will save you time.
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to make the caramel sauce: This will help prevent burning.
- Cook the caramel sauce over medium heat: Stir constantly to prevent burning.
- Add the cooked yams to the caramel sauce and stir to coat: Make sure the yams are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Bake the yams in the oven until they are heated through and caramelized: This will take about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the yams warm: They can be served as a side dish or dessert.
Conclusion:
Candied yams 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 made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve them. With a few simple tips, you can make candied yams that are sure to impress your family and friends.
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