Description
Experience the warmth and sweetness of Juneteenth candied yams, a beloved dish that brings joy to family gatherings. This delightful recipe features tender sweet potatoes glazed with a rich blend of brown sugar, butter, and warm spices. Perfect for celebrating culture and tradition, these yams will steal the show at your next festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and sliced into ½ inch rounds
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
- Layer half of the sweet potato slices in the baking dish. Drizzle with half of the melted butter and sprinkle half of the sweet mixture over them.
- Repeat layering with remaining sweet potatoes, butter, and sweet mixture.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: African American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about ½ cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg