Sliced yams are cooked in a butter and brown sugar glaze until they are caramelized and irresistably delish. And with a sprinkling of pumpkin spice these are brought to a whole new level of flavor! With simple ingredients and simple steps, these yams are the perfect fall side dish.
A Sweet and Savory Side Dish!
Candy yams are a Southern staple side dish. So easy to make! Just slice, mix, and simmer on the stovetop!
Ingredients and Variations
Yams – Select fresh, firm yams without any tears or bruises on the skin. Garnet yams will have bright orange flesh making a beautiful presentation. Peel and slice them before adding them to this dish. Canned yams can be used but should be drained, patted dry, and sliced, if necessary. Glaze – Lots of melty butter, brown sugar, and warm spices caramelize each yam slice perfectly. Try making homemade pumpkin pie spice with ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, allspice, and ground cloves. Variations – Add a shot of vanilla extract or orange zest for more flavor! Swap the dark brown sugar with maple syrup. Top candied yams with toasted walnuts or candied pecans, bacon bits, mini marshmallows, or homemade marshmallow fluff. Chopped fresh or dried cranberries to the mixture will add a colorfully festive touch!
How to Make Candied Yams
Making candied sweet potatoes is so easy! IN THE OVEN:
How to Serve Candied Yams
Serve candied yams as the perfect complement to a full Thanksgiving dinner, some simple turkey breasts, a holiday ham, pork chops, or even an everyday meatloaf.
Storing Leftovers
Keep leftover candied yams in a covered container for up to 5 days. For best results, reheat in the microwave, stirring halfway through to loosen the glaze. Freeze cooled portions in zippered bags indefinitely. Add leftovers to roasted vegetables or a sweet potato mash, or make them into hashbrowns. Did you enjoy this Candied Yams recipe? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
