Description
A delicious recipe for candied yams with butter and cinnamon, perfect for a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs yams (sweet potatoes), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
- Ground cinnamon for sprinkling, optional
Instructions
- Prepare and Boil Yams: Place peeled and cubed yams in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until yams are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain Yams: Drain yams thoroughly using a colander and return them to the warm pot.
- Combine Ingredients: Add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, milk, and vanilla extract to the yams.
- Mash Until Smooth: Mash until smooth and creamy using a potato masher or hand mixer, adjusting milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Season to Taste: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped nuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure yams are cut evenly for consistent cooking.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar and spices according to your taste.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based alternatives and milk with a non-dairy milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg