Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Candied Yams Recipe

The Best Sauce for Candied Yams Recipe


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Nicole Washington
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 mins
  • Yield: 8-10 1x

Description

Deliciously sweet Candied Yams Recipe that will make your holiday dinner amazing! Just roast fresh sweet potatoes and roast in candied topping!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 8 large sweet potatoes, peeled
  • 1/2 c. canola oil
  • 2 1/2 sticks butter
  • 1 1/2 c. light brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tbsp. Unsulfured molasses
  • 1/4 c. Bourbon
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. All spice
  • 1/3 c. pecan pieces
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 Degrees
  2. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into medium chunks and place in a large bowl. Drizzle with canola oil and toss to coat evenly. Spread in a 9X13 rectangle casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Potatoes should be fork-tender. 
  3. In a medium saucepan on medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, sugar, and molasses. Whisk on medium heat until well mixed. The mixture will begin to caramelize after about 5 minutes. 
  4. Next, add the bourbon and the spices, and whisk for another 3 minutes. Once the sauce begins to bubble slightly, pour on top of the sweet potatoes. 
  5. Sprinkle the pecans on top of the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 25 minutes. Leave the aluminum foil over the dish until ready to serve.  
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 min
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American