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Southern candied yams

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Black Folks Southern Candied Yams

43 · 20 minutes · Candied yams are an old-fashioned Southern African-American recipe. A sweet potato soul food side dish cooked to perfection in a cinnamon-brown sugar glaze.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1/4 tsp Ginger, ground or minced
  • 3 lbs Sweet potatoes
Condiments
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup
Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Cloves, ground
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Sugar, granulated
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
Dairy
  • 1/2 cup Butter
Desserts
  • 1 1/2 cups Marshmallows
Liquids
  • 6 1/2 cups Water
Best Ever Southern Candied Yams Recipe (Stove-top) W/Video - Whisk It Real Gud

11 · Candied yams is a old fashioned side dish that's slow cooked in a candied mixture on the stove-top with warm spices, sugar and butter.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1/4 tsp Ginger
  • 2 lb Sweet potatoes
Canned Goods
  • 4 tbsp Frozen orange juice concentrate
Baking & Spices
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar, dark
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup White sugar
Dairy
  • 1 stick Butter
These Southern Candied Yams are so good, y’all! Sweet potatoes are cooked until they’re fork tender in a warmly spiced, buttery, extra saucy + sweet, caramelized glaze. This side dish can be served for a proper Southern dinner and around the holidays like Thanksgiving and more. You’ll love this soul food staple!

1 · 60 minutes · These Southern Candied Yams are so good, y’all! Sweet potatoes are cooked until they’re fork tender in a warmly spiced, buttery, extra saucy + sweet, caramelized glaze. This side dish can be served for a proper Southern dinner and around the holidays like Thanksgiving and more. You’ll love this soul food staple!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1/8 tsp Ginger, ground
  • 3 1/2 lbs Sweet potatoes
Condiments
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup, pure
Baking & Spices
  • 1 cup Brown sugar, packed light or dark
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom, ground
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg, ground
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
Drinks
  • 2 tbsp Orange juice
Dairy
  • 1/2 cup Butter, salted
Candied yams are a huge part of southern cuisine. Check out how easy it is to make these soul food yams today!

154 · 60 minutes · Candied yams are a huge part of southern cuisine. Check out how easy it is to make these soul food yams today!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1/4 tsp Ginger, ground
  • 5 Yams, medium sized
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar, light or dark
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1/4 tsp Clove, ground
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg, ground
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract, pure
Dairy
  • 8 tbsp Butter, salted
Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

178 · Southern candied yams are a classic holiday dish that is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. Fork tender sweet potatoes chopped up and baked in the oven covered in a buttery, spiced brown sugar glaze. This soul food style recipe is a holiday tradition that's been in my family for generations!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger, ground
  • 6 Sweet potatoes, medium sized
Baking & Spices
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
Dairy
  • 8 tbsp Butter, unsalted
Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes

These Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes are covered in delicious syrupy goodness and will melt in your mouth with each and every bite. It’s the perfect side dish for every table.

Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes

917 · Candied sweet potatoes cooked low and slow in a buttery, spiced sugar syrup. Make sweet potatoes the Southern way with this easy one-pot recipe!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 6 Sweet potatoes, large
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg, ground
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups White sugar
Dairy
  • 1/2 cup Butter

Watch popular Southern candied yams videos

These melt in your mouth Vegan Baked Candied Yams are full of flavors and they are sweetened with a blend of maple syrup and organic brown sugar, fresh ginger, orange zest, vanilla with spices! Perfect recipe for your holiday table.
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Sweet and buttery, tenderly delicious wonderfully spiced oven-baked candied yams covered in marshmallow-ey goodness! This southern recipe is so good, it won’t last long at the dessert table. Be sure to make enough for everyone! Yummy!
31 Best Soul Food Instant Pot Recipes. Want fast comfort food that goes beyond Southern?The secret to quick & easy home cooked meals are these best soul food Instant Pot recipes! Fast comfort food that goes beyond Southern. While most soul food is Southern. Not all Southern food is soul food. What can you cook in Instant Pot? Black folks Southern turkey recipe, candied yams, creamy mashed potatoes, collard greens, cranberry sauce, Black folks red velvet cake, Black folks baked mac and cheese!