Sweet potatoes are always a favorite for the holidays in every form! We love Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Herb Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Gruyere and Baconand Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Pecans.
WATCH: How to Make Candied Yams
Candied Yam Ingredients
Homemade Candied Yams /Sweet Potatoes come together quickly with basic ingredients! The yams are sliced, then roasted with a spiced syrup. Here’s a quick rundown of the ingredients you’ll need to make this elevated recipe:
How to make Candied Yams with Pecans
This is an easy recipe for Candied Yams that anyone can master. Let’s take a closer look at how to make this side dish (full measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):
Step 1: Slice the sweet potatoes. Square the ends of the sweet potatoes in order to make them a more uniform thickness, then slice into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Discard the ends. Transfer the sliced yams to a 9×13 or similar greased baking dish.
Step 2: Make the syrup. Add the ingredients to a saucepan and heat over medium heat, then simmer for a one minute. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the orange zest and vanilla.
Step 3: Add the syrup to the potatoes. Pour the syrup over the sweet potatoes and stir until evenly coated.
Step 4: Bake. Bake the sweet potatoes until tender, then sprinkle with pecans and bake an additional 10 minutes. Finally, garnish with chopped fresh rosemary and serve!
Candied Sweet Potatoes pair well with any ham, chicken, or pork dish on a regular weeknight and of course pair well with any holiday sides or mains. They’d be especially perfect for your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast!
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