The BEST Candied Yams Recipe (without corn syrup!)

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5 from 2 votes
Published: November 6, 2020Updated: November 22, 2020Author: Elyse Ellis
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These Candied Yams Without Corn Syrup, are so delicious and a Thanksgiving dish favorite! This is a must have side dish at your holiday dinners!
The BEST Candied Yams Recipe (without corn syrup!)

The BEST Candied Yams Recipe (without corn syrup) has officially been created. Let me tell you, they are amazing. 

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Ingredients needed to make The BEST Candied Yams Recipe:

  • Yams (sweet potatoes)
  • Butter
  • Cinnamon
  • Brown sugar
  • Mini marshmallows
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The Best Candied Yams (Without Corn Syrup)

5 from 2 votes
The BEST Candied Yams recipe has finally been created, and you are going to want this side dish at every holiday dinner!
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 45 mins
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Ingredients

  • 6-8 yams peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup butter cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Boil yams for 20 minutes in a large pot, or until they are easily pierced with a fork, and drain the water from the pot.
  • Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and spread boiled yams inside.
  • Distribute small pieces of butter and cinnamon evenly over the yams.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar then miniature marshmallows over yams.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and marshmallows have melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 505 kcal · Carbohydrates: 109 g · Protein: 5 g · Fat: 6 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Cholesterol: 15 mg · Sodium: 90 mg · Potassium: 2589 mg · Fiber: 13 g · Sugar: 20 g · Vitamin A: 612 IU · Vitamin C: 54 mg · Calcium: 67 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Equipment

  • large pot
  • 9×13 Inch Baking Dish
  • Fork

Recipe Details

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Elyse Ellis

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  1. Terry says:
    November 17, 2016
    You forgot tge crushed pineapple with a bit of juice! Best yams for Thanksgiving & Christmas, a family favorite!!
    Reply
  2. Grace says:
    November 17, 2016
    My husband LOVES his yams like this. I'm usually too busy eating rolls and potatoes. We're on our own for Thanksgiving this year and he told me to not forget the yams. I thought they'd be more involved than this! So happy you posted this!
    Reply
  3. Vicki Sonday says:
    November 17, 2016
    My mom made her yams this way but put just enough orange juice to cover the bottom of the dish
    Reply
  4. Carol Baker says:
    December 27, 2018
    I served this at our Bunco christmas dinner, it was a huge hit. People who were not big fan of yams loved them. I will definitely make them again, just the way the recipe is written. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
    Reply
  5. Fawn Ferry says:
    March 30, 2020
    Yams this way are the best! I add crushed pineapple and chopped walnuts, super delicious!
    Reply
  6. LJ says:
    November 8, 2020
    You do realize that yams are not what we buy in the grocery store; those are sweet potatoes! Yams are not really sweet and are dryer than sweet potatoes.
    Reply
  7. Emily says:
    November 25, 2020
    Can this be made in advance without the marshmallows and then add them and cook again just before serving?
    Reply
    • Camille Beckstrand says:
      November 25, 2020
      That should work just fine!
      Reply
    • Camille Beckstrand says:
      November 25, 2020
      Yes! That should work just fine!
      Reply
    • Momma Cyd says:
      November 25, 2020
      Yes, you just need to be sure it's heated all the way through.
      Reply
  8. Adorisa says:
    November 27, 2020
    I made this for Thanksgiving yesterday and it was voted the favorite side dish by everyone!

    5 stars

    Reply
  9. Alicia H. says:
    December 21, 2020
    I made these for the first time this past Thanksgiving, and now I am making them for Christmas :) super easy recipe and SO GOOD!

    5 stars

    Reply
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