Recipe: Candied Yams or Sweet Potatoes 🍠
Description:
This cherished recipe has been passed down through generations, originating from the creator’s beloved mother. It’s a delightful blend of sweet potatoes, dark brown sugar, and spices, resulting in a dish that surpasses all others in flavor and nostalgia.
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Yam/Sweet Potato
- Keywords: Potato, Vegetable, Weeknight, < 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 | Sweet potatoes |
| 2 | cups dark brown sugar |
| 3 | tsp ground ginger |
| 1 | tsp five-spice powder |
| 1/2 | cup unsalted butter |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 401.2
- Fat Content: 7.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 20.4mg
- Sodium Content: 31mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 84.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 81g
- Protein Content: 1g
Instructions:
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Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and quarter the sweet potatoes or yams.
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Cook: In a large pot, combine the sweet potatoes, dark brown sugar, ground ginger, five-spice powder, and unsalted butter.
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Simmer: Place the pot on the stove over medium heat. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking. Allow the potatoes to simmer until they are soft and tender. This typically takes about 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on the size of the potato chunks.
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Adjust Sweetness: Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more brown sugar or even a splash of orange juice if desired. The goal is to ensure that the ingredients adequately coat the potatoes and create a luscious candied glaze.
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Serve: Once the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized, remove from heat and serve warm.
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Enjoy: Relish in the delightful flavors and memories that this timeless recipe brings to the table. Whether enjoyed as a side dish or a standalone treat, these candied yams or sweet potatoes are sure to become a favorite in your family for years to come.
Note:
This recipe is a labor of love, with each ingredient carefully chosen to evoke feelings of warmth and comfort. Don’t rush the cooking process; allow the flavors to meld together slowly for the best results. And don’t hesitate to make it your own by adding personal touches or variations to suit your taste preferences.
