# Candy Yams

Candy Yams are a sweet side dish that pairs perfectly with savory dishes.

- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- yams
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 orange juice
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- vanilla
- 1 pinch salt

## Instructions

1. Peel the yams, making sure to remove any white parts.
2. Slice the peeled yams into thick, uniform rounds using a sharp knife.
3. Place a whole stick of butter in a pot.
4. Squeeze the juice of one entire orange into the pot with the butter.
5. Add a cup of white sugar and a cup of dark brown sugar to the pot.
6. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla to the pot.
7. Add a pinch of salt to the mixture.
8. Mix everything in the pot really well until fully incorporated.
9. Taste the syrup mixture to ensure it's to your liking.
10. Add the sliced yams to the pot with the syrup mixture.
11. Stir the yams to ensure every piece is well-coated with the syrup.
12. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
13. After 5 minutes, move the lid slightly to allow steam to escape and continue cooking for approximately 20 minutes.
14. Perform one last stir to ensure even coating.
15. Check if the yams are tender by piercing with a fork.
16. Serve the candied yams in a dish.

## Equipment

- vegetable peeler
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- pot
- spatula
- fork

## Tips

- Use a really sharp knife to slice the yams for aesthetic purposes.
- Get all the yams well-coated with the syrup seasoning sauce.
- Cook with the lid slightly ajar for 20 minutes after 5 minutes of covered cooking.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMQ89Hah/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/14e858ef-67b2-4454-98b4-0b6d9603bd26
- Extracted: 2025-10-26

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