Description
These candied yams are the ultimate holiday throwback—soft, syrupy sweet potatoes baked in brown sugar and butter, then topped with golden, gooey marshmallows. It’s dessert in disguise, and every bite tastes like home.
Ingredients
4 large yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt
2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Arrange sliced yams in the dish.
In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour mixture evenly over the yams.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, stir gently, and bake another 15 minutes uncovered, or until tender and caramelized.
Top with marshmallows and bake for 5–7 more minutes, or until marshmallows are puffed and golden. For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes—watch closely!
Let cool slightly before serving to avoid marshmallow lava.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 / Serving
- Sugar: 35g / Serving
- Sodium: 85mg / Serving
- Fat: 10g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 45g / Serving
- Fiber: 3g / Serving
- Protein: 2g / Serving