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Southern Baked Candied Yams

Yams smothered in butter, maple, brown sugar and spices. The perfect holiday side dish!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 4 lg. yams or sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 c. unsalted butter
  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 2 1/2 to 3 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 ground clove
  • 1 - 1 1/2 T. real maple syrup
  • 1/2 T. pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350. Wash and dry yams. Cut off the tips of yams. Peel yams. Slice yams into ½-inch thick circles. Place into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish; set side.
  • In a medium size pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar and stir until well blended. Add whipping cream and stir until creamy. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour mixture over yams. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes. Plate and spoon syrupy sauce over the yams. Serve immediately.