Photo: Lars Blankers
Candied Yams Recipe
7 ingredients
20 min + 1 hr
6 servings
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Too often candied yams are cloyingly sweet and push holiday diners over the edge. These yams have a great balance of sweet and spice for a perfect Thanksgiving...
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
414
Calories
5g
Protein
12g
Fat
76g
Carbs
Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Apple Juice | 1 medium (182g) | 95 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Yam | not in our table | 0 |
| Marshmallow | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds yams or sweet potatoes , as uniformly sized as possible
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple juice
- 2 cups mini marshmallows (optional)
Directions
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