Candied Yams (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼ - ½ inch pieces.
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8 tbsp salted butter (unsalted can also be used).
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1 cup dark brown sugar.
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1/4 cup granulated sugar.
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1 tsp ground cinnamon.
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg.
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1 tbsp real vanilla extract.
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Pinch of salt.
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
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Wash, peel, and slice sweet potatoes into ¼ - ½ inch pieces and place them in the prepared dish.
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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Simmer while stirring for about 5 minutes until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
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Pour the glaze over the sweet potatoes, ensuring all slices are coated evenly.
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Cover the dish with vented aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil, stir to coat the sweet potatoes again, and re-cover. Bake for another 25 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes uncovered.
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Let the candied yams cool for 10 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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This recipe is a classic holiday side dish known for its tender, caramelized sweet potatoes in a buttery glaze with warm spices.