Candied Yams are a southern side dish staple. Made with a combination of sweet potatoes, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for the fall season and holidays. These come out buttery, sweet and succulent.
0 Preheat Oven to 350.
1 Peel and cut Sweet Potatoes into 1/2-1 inch rounds. Add to mixing bowl or baking dish. Set aside.
2 In a medium nonstick pan on medium heat, add in butter, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix and combine with spatula.
3 Once sugar starts to melt down, add in vanilla extract, mix and combine. Reduce heat to low and stir for 2-3 minutes. Pour sugar mix over sweet potatoes. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes covered.
4 Remove from oven, uncover and mix yams together ensuring all yams are coated in juices. Place in oven for additional 30 minutes uncovered.
5 Remove, allow to cool for 10 minutes and serve!
