Name: Candied Yams
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for pan -; 1/2 c. (110 g.) packed dark brown sugar -; 1/2 c. fresh orange juice -; 2 tbsp. bourbon (optional) -; 1 (3") cinnamon stick -; Pinch of grated fresh nutmeg -; Pinch of kosher salt -; 5 medium yams (about 3 lb.) -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Candied Yams

1. 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for pan -

2. 1/2 c. (110 g.) packed dark brown sugar -

3. 1/2 c. fresh orange juice -

4. 2 tbsp. bourbon (optional) -

5. 1 (3") cinnamon stick -

6. Pinch of grated fresh nutmeg -

7. Pinch of kosher salt -

8. 5 medium yams (about 3 lb.) -

How to cook deliciously - Candied Yams

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. Grease a medium baking dish with butter.

2. Stage

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring butter, brown sugar, orange juice, bourbon (if using), cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, peel yams and slice into 1/2"-thick rounds. Layer in prepared dish. Pour syrup over and cover dish with foil.

4. Stage

Bake yams 30 minutes, then uncover and continue to bake, basting every 15 minutes, until softened and fork-tender, 50 to 60 minutes more. Let cool slightly.