How about a wonderful recipe for irresistible Candied Yams with Marshmallows and Pecans? It may sound exotic, but it’s a classic dish featuring tender sweet potatoes coated in a delectable mixture of butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup, then topped with gooey marshmallows and crunchy pecans. Isn’t that a great combination? Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy gathering, these candied sweet potatoes are sure to become a family favorite, even for those not keen on sweeter tastes.
Recipe
Ingredients in this recipe
- 4 medium yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into rounds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Step-by-step instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Add the chopped yams to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the butter mixture.
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Arrange the coated yams in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Cover the bowl with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil and sprinkle the mini marshmallows and chopped pecans evenly over the top of the potatoes.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake, uncovered, for another 20 minutes or so, or until the marshmallows are golden and the yams have softened.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy these delicious Candied Yams with Marshmallows and Pecans as a sweet and savory side dish for the holiday or any special occasion!
