Buttery candied yams are a favorite holiday side dish, and are so simple to make using just one skillet!
Spiced butter and brown sugar simmered with yams make a delicious syrup for a side dish that is sweet, and tender.
What are Candied Yams?
Candied yams are a classic holiday side dish, made with yams or sweet potatoes, and with any combination of brown sugar and butter.
Unlike our sweet potato casserole, this southern favorite is cooked right on the stovetop until tender, and the sugar creates a syrupy glaze.
A Sweet Side Dish
- This easy candied yams recipe has simple ingredients and is ready to cook in minutes.It’s so quick to mix and cook in just one pan.No mashing, fancy crusts, or baking is required, just slice, coat, and simmer until caramelized and tender.This dish frees up oven space by using the stovetop.
Ingredients for Candied Yams
Yams – Yams have a sweet & savory flavor. Choose yams that are firm without blemishes on the skin. Peel and slice them before adding them to this dish.
Seasonings – Butter and brown sugar are cooked with the yams to perfectly caramelize each slice, and the pumpkin pie spice adds a warm flavor.
Variations – Change up the warm spices to your favorites; ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and nutmeg are favorites. Add a splash of orange juice or vanilla extract.
How to Make Candied Yams
This simple dish comes together as easily as 1, 2, 3!
- Melt the butter in a skillet with high sides (as per recipe below).Add peeled & sliced yams and stir to coat, add brown sugar and spices.Simmer and occasionally stir until the sauce becomes thick and syrupy and the yams are tender.
Serving Candied Yams
Yams or sweet potatoes add a special touch to a holiday meal, with their bright orange color and sweet, savory flavor. Candied yams make the perfect complement to a full Thanksgiving dinner, some simple turkey breasts, or a roast ham.
They make an excellent accompaniment to chops and they’ll pair beautifully with a pork roast, too.
Leftover Yams?
Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, and freeze indefinitely. Add frozen candied yams to a soup, stew, or casserole, or warm them up and use them to top a green salad.
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Candied Yams
Nutrition Information
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