The BEST Way to Make Candied Yams So EASY!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

marshmallows

🥗Healthier: toasted coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: whipped cream

Toasted coconut adds texture without added sugar.

Set your oven to 350°F.

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into even chunks.

Place a large pot over medium heat and add the sweet potatoes, brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt.

Stir gently and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes so the sweet potatoes begin to soften and the syrup starts to thicken.

Pour everything into a baking dish, spreading the potatoes evenly.

Bake for 45 minutes. Baste the potatoes with the syrup a few times to help them caramelize and deepen in flavor.

Remove the dish from the oven and let the yams cool for a few minutes before serving.

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