dinner · vegetarian · gluten-free
Southern candied yams
Sweet potatoes baked in a buttery brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg syrup until glossy and tender.
- Time
- 75min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains milk.
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Method
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1
Heat oven to 190°C (375°F) and layer sweet potatoes in a baking dish.
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2
Melt butter with the sugars, spices and salt until bubbling; stir in vanilla and lemon.
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3
Pour the syrup over the potatoes and cover with foil.
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4
Bake 40 minutes, then uncover, baste and bake 20–25 minutes more until tender and syrupy.
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5
Baste again before serving.
