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A vibrant dish featuring golden-brown candied yams coated in glossy caramel sauce, garnished with a sprinkle of chopped nuts on a rustic white plate, styled with a caramel drizzle and a sprig of fresh thyme, set on a warm wooden surface

Oven-Baked Candied Yams with Caramel Drizzle

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A rich, sweet, and warming dish of oven-baked candied yams topped with luscious caramel sauce, perfect for holiday dinners or cozy nights.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large sweet potatoes or yams
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Place yams in a baking dish.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then stir in brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour caramel sauce over yams.
  6. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until yams are tender and caramelized.
  7. Garnish with chopped nuts if desired.

Notes

  • For a thicker caramel sauce, continue cooking until slightly reduced.
  • Feel free to add a dash of nutmeg for extra warmth.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Method: Bake and simmer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg