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Best Creamy Soul Food Candied Yams: Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe

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A simple, creamy, and comforting side dish made with fresh yams, brown sugar, butter, and warm spices. This recipe delivers a custard-like texture that is perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds medium-sized yams (Garnet or Jewel varieties)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Scrub yams, poke holes with a fork, and bake directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until very soft.
  2. Once cool enough to handle, peel the skins off the yams and place the flesh in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mash the yams with a potato masher until relatively smooth, breaking up large chunks.
  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, whisking until dissolved and bubbly (2-3 minutes).
  5. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour mashed yams into a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Pour the butter-sugar sauce over the yams and gently fold or swirl to combine.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are bubbling and the top is slightly caramelized.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.

Notes

Ensure yams are fully cooked and soft before mashing to avoid lumps. For a vegan version, substitute butter with vegan butter and heavy cream with coconut cream. If the sauce is too thin, broil for 1-2 minutes to caramelize. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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