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

Nsubuga Bashir
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These candied yams were so good! I used a combination of brown sugar and maple syrup for the glaze and it turned out perfect. The yams were soft and flavorful and the glaze was sticky and sweet. I will definitely be making these again!


Md Abir Islam
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I made these candied yams for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The yams were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again next year.


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These candied yams were amazing! I used a combination of brown sugar and honey for the glaze and it turned out perfect. The yams were soft and flavorful and the glaze was sticky and sweet. I will definitely be making these again!


Reem Yehia
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I made these candied yams for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The yams were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Shahid Khikhri
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These candied yams were so good! I used a combination of brown sugar and maple syrup for the glaze and it turned out perfect. The yams were soft and flavorful and the glaze was sticky and sweet. I will definitely be making these again!


Allen Amare
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I made these candied yams for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The yams were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Edeka Enyinda
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These candied yams were amazing! I used a combination of brown sugar and honey for the glaze and it turned out perfect. The yams were soft and flavorful and the glaze was sticky and sweet. I will definitely be making these again!


Oscar Kudah
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I made these candied yams for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The yams were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Staci Condry
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These candied yams were so good! I used a combination of brown sugar and maple syrup for the glaze and it turned out perfect. The yams were soft and flavorful and the glaze was sticky and sweet. I will definitely be making these again!


Valeria Cortes
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I made these candied yams for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The yams were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Khazia Mullins
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These candied yams were amazing! I used a combination of brown sugar and honey for the glaze and it turned out perfect. The yams were soft and flavorful and the glaze was sticky and sweet. I will definitely be making these again!


Waqar Bukhari
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I made these candied yams for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The yams were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again next year.


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These candied yams were so good! I used a combination of brown sugar and maple syrup for the glaze and it turned out perfect. The yams were soft and flavorful and the glaze was sticky and sweet. I will definitely be making these again!


Tormeika Sanford
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I made these candied yams for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The yams were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Laju Nil
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These candied yams were amazing! I used a combination of brown sugar and honey for the glaze and it turned out perfect. The yams were soft and flavorful and the glaze was sticky and sweet. I will definitely be making these again!


Nighthillside36
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I made these candied yams for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The yams were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Nipa Barua
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These candied yams were so good! I used a combination of brown sugar and maple syrup for the glaze and it turned out perfect. The yams were soft and flavorful and the glaze was sticky and sweet. I will definitely be making these again!


ChickenStills
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I made these candied yams for my family and they loved them! The yams were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Amber Vickery
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These candied yams were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. The pecans added a nice crunch and the cinnamon and nutmeg gave them a warm, spicy flavor. I will definitely be making these again next year!