Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

CANDIED YAMS | BAHAMIAN COOKING

Login to Save
Melda 242
Melda 242
158 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Melda 242 to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Candied Yams

Cultural Context

Candied yams are a traditional dish in American cuisine, particularly popular during Thanksgiving and other holiday gatherings. The dish combines the natural sweetness of yams with sugar and spices, often topped with marshmallows, creating a comforting and festive side dish. Its origins can be traced back to African American culinary traditions, where sweet potatoes were a staple ingredient.

AmericanUSside
45 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
3 medium yellow potatoes (yams), washed, peeled, cut into circles
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 tsp all spice
1/2 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 tbsp nutmeg
1 tbsp vanilla
2 tbsp butter
3 tsp milk

yams

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, while regular potatoes are often less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is usually cheaper.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

In a bowl, mix granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, all spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, butter, and milk until combined.

3

Pour the mixture over the yams, ensuring they are well coated.

4

Cover with aluminum foil, then bake until fork tender.

Cooking Techniques

boilingbaking

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Sweet Potatoes with MarshmallowsGlazed Yams

More Candied Yams Videos

(19 videos)

Similar American Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)