Cinnamon Candied Yams — Classic Oven-Baked Comfort
Tender sweet potatoes coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze, gently spiced and baked until sticky and golden. A comforting holiday side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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3–4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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¾ cup light or dark brown sugar
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¼ cup water or orange juice
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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Pinch of salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a large baking dish.
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Arrange sweet potato slices in the dish, overlapping slightly.
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In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until smooth.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour glaze over sweet potatoes.
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Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Uncover, baste with syrup, and bake for 25–30 more minutes until tender and glossy.
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Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Add pecans or marshmallows for variation.
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Can be made ahead and reheated.
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Substitute orange juice for extra flavor depth