Sweet Candied Yams with Marshmallows Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This Sweet Candied Yams with Marshmallows recipe is a classic Thanksgiving dish that brings warmth and sweetness to your holiday table. The combination of tender yams, brown sugar, and fluffy marshmallows creates a delightful side that complements any festive meal.

The preparation is simple and requires minimal ingredients, making it a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving recipe lineup.

Delicious Candied Yams with Marshmallows

This recipe features yams baked in a sweet syrup of butter, brown sugar, and spices, topped with marshmallows that melt to create a gooey, sweet layer. It takes about 50 minutes to prepare and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

4 medium yams, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Yams: Peel and slice the yams into rounds or cubes, about 1/2 inch thick.
Make the Syrup: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
Combine Yams and Syrup: In a large baking dish, layer the sliced yams and pour the syrup mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.
Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Add Marshmallows: Sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the yams and return to the oven. Bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and melted.
Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your sweet candied yams as a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving!