Best 8 Southern Yams With Oranges Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable and heartwarming dish to tantalize your taste buds and evoke the spirit of Southern comfort food? Look no further! Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to creating the perfect "Southern Yams with Oranges." This classic dish combines the sweetness of yams with the vibrant tang of oranges, resulting in a delightful harmony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Join us as we explore the nuances of selecting the right ingredients, preparing the yams, and incorporating zesty oranges into this Southern delicacy. Get ready to indulge in a culinary experience that showcases the best of Southern cooking.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHERN CANDIED YAMS



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Candied yams is a old fashioned side dish that's slow cooked in a candied mixture on the stove-top with warm spices, sugar and butter.

Provided by April Boller Wright

Categories     classic dinner

Number Of Ingredients 10

2lb sweet potatoes
3/4 cup dark brown sugar (or light brown sugar)
1 cup white sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp vanilla extract
1 stick butter
4 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed)

Steps:

  • Scrub, peel and slice your yams into 1/2 inch rounds. In a medium pot over medium high heat, combine the sweet potatoes and the rest of the ingredients. Stir the sweet potatoes until coated in the sugar and butter mixture.
  • Let it come to a boil. Cover then simmer for about 50 minutes or until the yams are nice and tender when slightly pierced with the tines of a fork or taste. If the yam is still a bit hard. Let it cook a bit longer.
  • Remove the top then set stove to medium. Let the cooking liquid come to a boil. Stirring occasionally until the cooking liquid reduces about 10 minute or until the syrup coats the yams. Remove the pot with the candied yams from the stove and place them into the oven until you are ready to serve them. These taste best warm. Please share this recipe, so other people can enjoy it!

GREAT-GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS



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This is my great-grandma's candied yams recipe. I started making them a few years ago, now everyone asks for them every year. The secret I think is in the orange juice and slow cooking.

Provided by MARAH

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 4h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 medium yams, peeled and cubed
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
1 cup orange juice, or as needed
1 cup miniature marshmallows, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add yams and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse twice with cold water. Soak in cold water for 15 minutes.
  • While yams are soaking, preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Mix white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
  • Peel and cut yams into chunks and place in a large baking dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle with sugar mixture so all yams are coated. Carefully pour enough orange juice into the bottom of baking dish to measure 1/2 inch.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting often, until yams are tender and the liquid is thick and sticky, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Sprinkle with mini marshmallows. Turn on the oven's broiler. Broil until marshmallows are melted and toasty, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3 calories, Carbohydrate 73.4 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

ORANGE SWEET POTATOES



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"Seconds are common once folks try these wonderfully satisfying sweet potatoes-they're smothered with a cinnamon-orange sauce and dotted with walnuts," writes Bonnie Baumgardner from her home in Sylva, North Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 medium sweet potatoes (about 4 pounds)
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain. When potatoes are cool, peel and cut into 1/2-in. slices. Arrange in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish; set aside., In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon. Stir in the orange juice, honey, butter, water and orange zest. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in walnuts. , Pour mixture over the potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEF JOHN'S CANDIED YAMS



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Sure, everyone knows orange-fleshed sweet potatoes aren't really yams, but it makes for a shorter name. I'm not a huge sweet side dish person, but I make an exception for these candied yams that use lemon instead of orange juice as a sweetener.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 quarts cold water
3 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup maple syrup
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Salt to taste
Chopped pistachios, pecans, or walnuts for garnish

Steps:

  • Stir salt into 2 quarts cold water in a large pot. Transfer sweet potato pieces to pot and place over high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are not quite tender but still cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Use the tip of a knife to test for doneness. Drain.
  • Place brown sugar, butter, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and pinch of salt in a skillet. Place over medium-high heat, stirring until glaze ingredients melt and start bubbling. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to thicken up, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer drained sweet potatoes to skillet. Raise heat to high and cook and stir until potatoes are coated with glaze and very tender, and glaze has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to serving dish; garnish with chopped nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 2293.9 mg, Sugar 40.1 g

MASHED YAMS IN ORANGE CUPS



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Categories     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Orange     Pecan     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 pounds large yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes)
3/4 cup marshmallow creme
9 tablespoons butter, room temperature
6 tablespoons maple syrup
3 large eggs
9 large oranges
Additional marshmallow creme
36 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Pierce each yam all over with fork. Working in 2 batches, cook yams in microwave 15 minutes. Turn yams over; cook until tender, about 12 minutes longer. Cut yams in half; scoop pulp into bowl. Add 3/4 cup marshmallow creme, butter, and syrup; mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in eggs. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut thin slice from top and bottom of each orange to make flat surfaces. Cut oranges in half. Scoop out pulp; reserve for another use. Place orange cups on 2 baking sheets. Divide yam mixture equally among cups. Top each with dollop of marshmallow creme and 2 pecan halves. Bake until beginning to brown, about 30 minutes.

SOUTHERN YAMS WITH ORANGES



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This is one of my favorite ways to make yams. prep time includes the baking of the potatoes and the time to cool them.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 yams, fully cooked cooled and peeled
3 navel oranges, peeled and sliced
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Peel and slice the cooked potatoes very thin and place one layer in butter baking dish. top with a layer of orange slices, dot with butter, and sprinkle with sugar. Continue layering until you have 3 layers, ending with potatoes, butter, and then sugar.
  • Mix the orange juice and lemon juice together; pour over and bake 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.9, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 186.4, Carbohydrate 113.5, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 35.9, Protein 5.2

YAMS IN ORANGE SHELLS



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This recipe has been in my files for over 15 years, & I find it a nice variation to a yam side dish. Originally I smoothly pureed the yams, preserves & butter in a food processor, but more recently I just mash them & am not concerned about any small lumps!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 navel oranges, large, halved
2 lbs yams
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut oranges in half, then carefully scoop out the pulp, keeping the orange shells intact.
  • Remove membrane from oranges, then chop/dice the pulp, & set it aside.
  • In a large saucepan, cook unpeeled, washed yams 40-45 minutes or until tender.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drain & peel yams.
  • Mash yams together with the butter & preserves.
  • Fold in the orange pulp, then season to taste with salt.
  • Spoon yam mixture into the orange shells, & bake 15 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 87.2, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 10.8, Protein 2.5

CANDIED YAMS



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Sweet enough for dessert but savory enough for a side, candied yams are a quintessential Southern staple for Sunday dinner, get-togethers or holidays. Many supermarkets use the terms "sweet potatoes" and "yams" interchangeably. For this recipe, any orange-fleshed varieties like Jewel or Garnet will do. Whatever you use, this dish will definitely round out anything savory on your plate, on Thanksgiving and beyond.

Provided by Millie Peartree

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 4h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium yams (3 to 5 pounds)
1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 packed cup dark or light brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 large orange, zested
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (not imitation)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Wash and peel the yams, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer the yams to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • In a medium pot over medium heat, cook the butter until it starts to bubble, about 2 minutes.
  • Once the butter is melted, add both sugars along with the maple syrup, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Turn off the heat and remove the pot from burner. Stir to combine, then add the vanilla extract. Pour the sugar-butter mixture over the yams, and toss to coat.
  • Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and using a spoon, baste the yams with the sugar-butter mixture collecting at the bottom of the baking dish. Cover again and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes until tender. If desired, remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes to thicken the syrup. Remove the yams from the oven and serve hot.

Tips:

  • Choose the right yams: Look for firm, unblemished yams with smooth, brown skin. Avoid any yams that are soft or have cuts or bruises.
  • Prick the yams before baking: This will help the yams cook evenly and prevent them from bursting.
  • Bake the yams until they are tender: The yams should be tender enough to easily pierce with a fork.
  • Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges will give your yams the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use bottled orange juice, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Don't overcook the yams: Overcooked yams will be mushy and bland. Cook them just until they are tender.

Conclusion:

Southern yams with oranges is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tangy flavor of the oranges complements the earthy flavor of the yams perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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