The Best Old Fashioned Candied Yams
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You know, there’s just something special about candied sweet potatoes—or as some people call them, candied yams. They’re that dish you see on the table at every Thanksgiving and Christmas, and you know it’s going to be good before you even take a bite. It’s the way the sweet potatoes get all tender and caramelized, coated in that rich glaze made with brown sugar, butter, and just the right touch of cinnamon. Candied yams keep things simple but so delicious, letting the natural flavor of the sweet potatoes shine through while still feeling like a sweet, indulgent treat. It’s that perfect side dish that makes you think of family dinners, holiday traditions, and all the warmth that comes with them. Honestly, it wouldn’t feel like the holidays without a big dish of those candied sweet potatoes sitting on the table.
You will need: Ingredients
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1. 28oz can of sweet potatoes (reserve yam juice)
2. 6 TBSP Butter (layered on top)
3. 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
4. 1/2 cup Sugar
5. 2 Cinnamon Sticks
6. 1/2 TBSP Vanilla Extract
8. 10 of the large Marshmallows
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Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a casserole dish, add the canned yams along with 1/4 cup of the reserved yam juice.
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Sprinkle in the brown sugar and granulated sugar, then add the butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon sticks.
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Cover the casserole dish tightly with foil and place it in the oven. Bake for 1 hour.
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After 1 hour, carefully remove the foil, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to allow the yams to caramelize.
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Remove the casserole dish from the oven and discard the cinnamon sticks.
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Layer 10 large marshmallows evenly over the top of the yams.
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Place the pan back into the oven and switch to the broil setting. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, keeping a close eye on the marshmallows until they are golden brown and toasted to your liking.
Carefully remove the pan from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve warm.
Enjoy this sweet and gooey dish—perfect for any holiday table!
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How do you keep candied yams from being runny?
You may add some cornstarch and water to thicken up the glaze. I recommend mixing 2 tsp cornstarch and 2 tsp water and then stirring it into the glaze. After you add the cornstarch and water let the glaze cook for an additional 10 minutes or until it's thickened.
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Storage
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This recipe for Southern candied sweet potatoes can be made up to four days in advance. Just wrap the dish or store it in an airtight container in the fridge and when it’s time, reheat it in the oven.
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If you don’t make it in advance but have leftovers, they’ll last in the fridge for up to four days., and trust me the left overs are even better! They lock in the flavors and are amazing reheated.
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I don’t recommend freezing candied yams, as the sweet potatoes will turn mushy once reheated.