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Easy Candied Yams Recipe (lightened-up)

This easy candied yams recipe is the best holiday side dish! Made with sweet potatoes, coconut sugar, warm spices, pecans, and optional marshmallows. A classic Southern candied yams recipe that’s naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and make-ahead friendly. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas, or Sunday dinner!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 9 people
Calories 237 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Cutting Board
  • Small saucepan
  • 8×8 baking dish or casserole dish
  • Spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 Pounds Sweet Potatoes Peeled
  • 3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
  • ¼ Cup Coconut Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons Non-Dairy Milk
  • ¼ Cup Pecans
  • Regular or Mini Marshmallows Optional

Instructions
 

  • Boil your sweet potatoes: Peel your sweet potatoes, place them in boiling water, and cook for about 35-40 minutes or until fork-tender. This gives you the perfect soft texture for layering later. Around the 20 min mark of boiling your potatoes, pre-heat the oven to 350 F and set the rack to the middle position.
  • Make the coconut sugar syrup. Melt coconut oil over medium-low heat, then add coconut sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and non-dairy milk. Let it bubble and thicken into a sweet syrup about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the pecans to coat them and then remove from heat!
  • Slice and assemble. Slice your tender sweet potatoes into ½ "inch thick slices and layer them evenly in your 8×8 baking dish. Pour the warm candied mixture over the top so every slice gets coated.
  • Bake until gooey. Top with marshmallows if you’re using them, then bake for about 15 minutes until the topping is slightly browned and melty. Let cool slightly so the syrup thickens. Enjoy warm!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 97mgPotassium: 498mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 20127IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Gluten-free, Sweet Potato Casserole
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