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Candied Yams Toasted Pecans

Candied Yams with Toasted Pecans – Sweet, Buttery & Perfectly Crunchy
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A delicious recipe for Candied Yams topped with toasted pecans, perfect for a sweet side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium yams (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup pecan halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil for toasting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish.
  2. In a small skillet, toast pecan halves with vegetable oil over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Layer yam rounds evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, stirring until smooth and just beginning to bubble.
  5. Pour glaze over the yams and gently toss to coat thoroughly.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil, gently toss the yams, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until tender and the glaze has thickened.
  8. Sprinkle toasted pecans over yams immediately before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
  • For a crunchier topping, toast the pecans a little longer, but be careful not to burn them.

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