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Candied Yams

This candied yams recipe is a simple and quick way to enjoy a Thanksgiving favorite! Canned yams or sweet potatoes may be used.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 2754.3 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Baking Dish
  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Can Opener for canned sweet potatoes
  • 1 Spatula for serving

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 29 ounce can sweet potatoes, drained
  • ¼ cup butter cut into pieces
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Place drained sweet potatoes in a medium baking dish. Distribute butter pieces evenly over the sweet potatoes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar. Layer with miniature marshmallows. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potatoes are tender and marshmallows have melted, about 20 to 25 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

For optimal flavor, consider enhancing with a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg. Ensure sweet potatoes are thoroughly drained to prevent a watery consistency. Monitor the dish closely during baking, especially the marshmallows, to achieve a golden, toasted top without burning; a quick flash under the broiler can achieve this but requires vigilance. For a deeper, less sweet profile, a touch of orange zest or a splash of bourbon can elevate the dish. Freshly roasted sweet potatoes, while more labor-intensive, offer superior texture and taste compared to canned.