Description
A comforting side dish of tender yams coated in a caramel-like glaze and topped with crunchy toasted pecans, perfect for holiday celebrations and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium yams, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add the yams and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, cooking until smooth.
- In a baking dish, gently combine cooked yams with the buttery mixture, ensuring each yam is coated.
- Sprinkle toasted pecans over the yam mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until yams are bubbling and caramelized.
Notes
For a unique twist, consider infusing spices or add orange zest to the sweet sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg