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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 Preferably ceramic or glass for even heating
  • 1 Measuring Cups
  • 1 Oven Mitts For safe handling of hot dish
  • 1 Spatula or Serving Spoon For distributing ingredients and 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 an elevated flavor, consider using freshly roasted sweet potatoes instead of canned, seasoned with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth. To enhance richness, brown the butter slightly before dotting it over the yams. Ensure even distribution of butter and brown sugar to achieve consistent caramelization. Monitor the dish closely during baking; the marshmallows can go from perfectly golden to burnt in moments. If desired, a quick broil at the very end can create a beautiful toasted marshmallow crust, but proceed with caution. A splash of orange juice or a few toasted pecans would add complexity and texture to this classic dish.