Mom’s Candied Yams with Caramel

Candied yams with caramel is a popular dish often served during Thanksgiving and other holiday meals in the United States.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Mom’s Candied Yams with Caramel

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Dinner, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 pound Yams
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy Cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and slice the yams into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
4. Add the yams to the saucepan and toss to coat them in the caramel mixture.
5. Transfer the yams to a baking dish and pour the heavy cream over them.
6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the yams are tender and the caramel is bubbly.
8. Let the yams rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.