Simple Candied Sweet Potatoes
What do you call them–candied yams or candied sweet potatoes? My family refers to them as yams, even though that’s technically not correct (more on this below!). But I have a feeling some of you may call them that too… Whatever you call them, this tasty and sweet side dish deserves a spot on your dinner table. Serve them on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or just a random Tuesday night–and you’ll be very happy you did! I love preparing this recipe year-round because it is just so simple to make. Simply peel and chop your potatoes, heat the syrup, combine, and bake! It’s almost as easy as my roasted sweet potatoes 😊
What You Need
Candied yams are such an easy side dish, with only 7 ingredients required. Most of these will already be in your pantry! SAM’S TIP: Feel free to swap the cinnamon with some pumpkin pie spice if you’re really feeling extra festive (and a little bold!)! This is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!
How to Make Candied Yams
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Make the Syrup
Bake
SAM’S TIP: The syrup/sauce thickens as it cools, but while warm it is a pretty thin sauce — this is normal! So, are they candied yams or candied sweet potatoes? Let me know in the comments! Enjoy! Let’s cook together! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on YouTube where I have over 500 free video tutorials! 💜
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