Original Recipe from delish.com
Obviously candied yams are another classic dish at many Thanksgiving dinner tables. They’re expected, kind of like mashed potatoes or cranberry sauce. You just know they’ll be there. And though they are super sweet on their own, they are the perfect compliment to all of the savory dishes on your Thanksgiving plate. This particular version of the classic side dish has a little flare that you’re sure to like. It includes a bit of bourbon, and we’re sure once you try it, you’ll never make them without it again!
Kicked Up Candied Yams
Yields: 8 Servings
Prep Time: 10 min.
Total Time: 1 hour 55 min.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 c. dark brown sugar
- 1/2 c. orange juice
- 3 tbsp. butter, plus more for pan
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tbsp. bourbon (optional)
- Pinch nutmeg
- Pinch kosher salt
- 5 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 lb.)
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Butter a medium baking dish.
- In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, combine sugar, orange juice, butter, cinnamon stick, bourbon if using, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to combine and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until it has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. When reduced, remove and discard cinnamon stick.
- Meanwhile, prep potatoes: Peel potatoes and slice into 1/2″ rounds, then layer in prepared baking dish. Pour thickened syrup over potatoes and cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake about 50 minutes to 1 hour more, basting with sauce every 15 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
