Best Southern Candied Yams
Enjoy sweet and flavorful Southern candied yams, perfectly baked with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla to elevate your side dish experience for any meal.
Equipment
- 1 large pot for simmering ingredients
- 1 baking dish for oven baking
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, combine sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Transfer the mixture along with the liquid to a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, basting occasionally.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add a pinch of salt for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste for desired sweetness.
- Can be prepared ahead and reheated before serving.