Description
A comforting and delicious side dish featuring tender sweet potatoes coated in rich brown sugar and warm spices, perfect for family gatherings and holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch rounds.
- In a large pot, combine the sliced sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix gently to coat the sweet potatoes.
- Place the pot over medium heat and cover it. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cinnamon or chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add a splash of orange juice or incorporate nuts for variations in flavor and texture. These yams are delightful as leftovers, simply reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: candied yams, southern recipe, side dish, sweet potatoes, holiday recipe