Holiday spiced yams

Savor the festive flavors of the season with our Holiday Spiced Yams recipe. Made with sweet potatoes, rich brown sugar, fragrant spices, and a hint of citrus zest, this dish is the perfect blend of sweetness and warmth. An ideal side dish for your holiday gatherings!

  • 18 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 65 min
  • Prep time 2 min
  • 8 Servings
  • 8 Ingredients

Holiday spiced yams

Holiday spiced yams are a delightful and festive side dish that bring a burst of holiday flavor to your table. Combining sweet potatoes with aromatic spices, brown sugar, and a hint of citrus, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any winter gathering.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter
54g
2 tsp orange zest
4g
1/2 cup brown sugar
110g
1 tbsp lemon juice
16g
6 sweet potatos
780g
3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1.65g
3/4 tsp spice mix
1.50g
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1.95g

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes.
- Slice them into even rounds, approximately 1/4 inch thick, and set them aside.
3. Make the Spiced Butter Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, orange zest, lemon juice, ground nutmeg, spice mix, and cinnamon.
- Stir continuously until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and set aside.
4. Assemble the Dish:
- In a baking dish, arrange the sweet potato slices in an even layer.
- Pour the spiced butter sauce over the sweet potato slices, making sure they are all evenly coated.
5. Bake the Sweet Potatoes:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
- Bake for about 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the top is nicely caramelized.
6. Serve:
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Serve warm as a delicious side dish for your holiday meal.

Tips:

- Make sure to choose sweet, firm, and even-sized sweet potatoes for even cooking.

- Pre-cook the sweet potatoes by boiling or microwaving them until they are slightly tender but not fully cooked, making it easier to slice them.

- If you like a bit more texture, you can garnish the finished dish with toasted pecans or marshmallows.

- For a richer flavor, consider using dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.

- Be sure to zest the orange and juice the lemon right before cooking to retain maximum flavor and aroma.

Holiday spiced yams are more than just a side dish; they are a celebration of festive flavors. The combination of sweet potatoes, spices, and citrus brings out a delicious harmony that will make your holiday meal memorable. Enjoy this dish warm, and savor the delightful holiday spirit in every bite.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size120 grams
Energy
Calories 190kcal10%
Protein
Protein 1.64g1%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 33g10%
Fiber 3.10g8%
Sugar 18g18%
Fat
Fat 6g7%
Saturated 3.31g11%
Cholesterol 16mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 750ug83%
Choline 14mg3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg6%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg5%
Vitamin B3 0.57mg4%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg12%
Vitamin B9 12ug3%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 3.08mg3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg2%
Vitamin K 2.33ug2%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 45mg3%
Copper, Cu 0.16mg17%
Iron, Fe 0.72mg7%
Magnesium, Mg 27mg6%
Phosphorus, P 50mg4%
Potassium, K 350mg10%
Selenium, Se 0.76ug1%
Sodium, Na 60mg4%
Zinc, Zn 0.31mg3%
Water
Water 80g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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