This recipe for Candied Yams is a delightful Thanksgiving side dish inspired by a family recipe. It features sweet potatoes layered with sugar, spices, and a hint of orange juice, creating a sweet and flavorful addition to your holiday meal.
Step 1: Peel 4 medium to large sweet potatoes and cut them into half inch rounds.
Step 2: Add 2 tbsp of water to a pot on medium heat.
Step 3: Add in half of your sweet potatoes.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 tsp salt on top.
Step 5: Add the rest of your sweet potatoes on top, along with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 tsp salt on top.
Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp cinnamon and 1 tsp nutmeg.
Step 7: Drizzle on 2 tbsp vanilla extract.
Step 8: Squeeze juice from one navel orange.
Step 9: Place lid on pot partially and cook for 12 minutes, do not touch the sweet potatoes.
Step 10: Remove the lid and stir the sweet potatoes, moving the ones from the top to the bottom.
Step 11: Cook uncovered for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 12: Remove from heat and add half a stick of sliced butter, placing the lid back on the pot for a few minutes until the butter melts.
Step 13: Stir and enjoy.
