Candied yams
Serves 4 - 6
Easy
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This American side dish is traditionally served at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The addition of a little vinegar keeps the glaze from being too sweet
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Units:
- 8 medium yamspeeled and sliced into 5cm pieces
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 160g light brown soft sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Nutrition: Per serving (6)
- kcal312
- fat6g
- saturates4g
- carbs58g
- sugars30g
- fibre5g
- protein3g
- salt1.85g
Method
step 1
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the yams into a 33 x 23cm baking dish. Melt the butter in a small saucepan, then add the sugar and maple syrup. Bring to the boil. Sprinkle in the cinnamon, nutmeg, 2 tsp salt, the vanilla and vinegar. Simmer for 2-3 mins, then remove from heat.
step 2
Pour the sauce over the yams and toss to coat. Cover the dish and bake for 15 mins. Uncover and bake for another 30 mins, turning every 10 mins using a rubber spatula to prevent the yams from sticking, until the liquid in the dish has reduced and yams have caramelised.
