Candied Yams

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Candied Yams
60 min.
6
383kcal

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Candied Yams: A Sweet and Savory Side Dish!

Indulge in the delightful taste of Candied Yams, a delectable side dish that combines the natural sweetness of yams with a touch of spice and richness. This gluten-free recipe is perfect for those with dietary restrictions or those simply looking to add a unique twist to their traditional meal. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a cook time of 40 minutes, this dish is easy to whip up and ready to serve in no time.

Satisfy your cravings with this Candied Yams recipe, which serves 6 and offers a caloric content of 383 kcal per serving. The harmonious blend of ingredients, such as apple juice, brown sugar, kosher salt, and mini marshmallows, creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The star of the dish, yams or sweet potatoes, are cooked to perfection, achieving a tender and syrupy texture that will have you reaching for seconds.

Prepare to impress your family and friends with this Candied Yams recipe, which requires minimal equipment and simple steps. With just an oven, knife, pot, baking pan, and broiler at your disposal, you'll be well on your way to crafting a memorable side dish. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking! Your taste buds – and your guests – will thank you.

Ingredients

  • teaspoons apple juice 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar light packed
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • cups marshmallows mini
  • 3.5 pounds sweet potatoes and into 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted ()

Equipment

  • oven
  • knife
  • pot
  • baking pan
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place yams in a large pot (they should fit in a single layer). Cover with cold water and add salt and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cover pot and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until yams give only a little resistance when pierced with a sharp knife, about 20 minutes.
  3. Drain yams and rinse under cold water.Butter an 11-by-7-inch baking dish. When yams are cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  4. Transfer to the baking dish and set aside.Melt butter in a small frying pan over low heat.
  5. Add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Stir in apple juice, drizzle mixture over yams, and bake, stirring occasionally, until yams are syrupy, bubbly, and completely cooked, about 20 minutes.If topping with marshmallows, heat broiler.
  6. Sprinkle marshmallows over yams and broil until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. (Watch carefully so they don’t burn.)
  7. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories383kcal
Protein4.64%
Fat17.78%
Carbs77.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.54
Glycemic Load
34.54
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.443912907787%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:383.07kcal
19.15%
Fat:7.74g
11.9%
Saturated Fat:4.85g
30.32%
Carbohydrates:75.97g
25.32%
Net Carbohydrates:68.02g
24.73%
Sugar:29.72g
33.02%
Cholesterol:20.07mg
6.69%
Sodium:937.68mg
40.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.55g
9.09%
Vitamin A:37771.43IU
755.43%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.67%
Fiber:7.96g
31.83%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
27.89%
Potassium:908.8mg
25.97%
Vitamin B5:2.14mg
21.41%
Copper:0.42mg
21.12%
Magnesium:67.6mg
16.9%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.82%
Phosphorus:128.42mg
12.84%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.71%
Iron:1.73mg
9.6%
Calcium:90.34mg
9.03%
Vitamin C:6.37mg
7.72%
Vitamin B3:1.5mg
7.51%
Folate:29.64µg
7.41%
Vitamin E:0.9mg
6.03%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.43%
Vitamin K:5.42µg
5.16%
Selenium:2.08µg
2.97%
Source:Chow