Juneteenth Best Ever Southern Candied Yams Recipe
These Southern Candied Yams are a classic, sweet side dish featuring tender sweet potatoes simmered in a buttery, spiced sugar syrup, perfect for celebrating Juneteenth or any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 lb sweet potatoes
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar or light brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 stick butter
- 4 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare Yams: Scrub, peel, and slice the yams into ½-inch rounds. In a medium, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, add the sliced yams, butter, sugars, orange juice concentrate, and spices. Stir until the yams are well coated in the buttery sugar mixture.
- Simmer Yams: Once the butter and sugars melt and start bubbling, cover the pot and let the yams simmer gently for about 50 minutes, or until tender. If the yams are still a bit hard, let them cook a bit longer.
- Thicken Syrup: Remove the lid and set the stove to medium heat. Let the buttery syrup come to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until it thickens and coats the yams. Remove the pot from the stove and keep it warm in the oven until ready to serve.
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