Chef John's Candied Yams

Chef John's Candied Yams
prep: 10 minutes
cook: 20 minutes
serving: 8

Nutrition Facts

each serving
KCal 338
Carbs 70g
fiber 5g
Protein 3g
Fat 6g
Saturates 4g
Sugars 40g
Salt 2.294g
Fruit/Veg Portion -

Ingredients

all 14 types
  1. Yams:
  2. 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  3. 2 quarts cold water
  4. 3 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch piece
  5. Glaze:
  6. 1 cup brown sugar
  7. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  8. ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  9. ¼ cup maple syrup
  10. ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  11. ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  12. 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  13. Salt to taste
  14. Chopped pistachios, pecans, or walnuts for garnish

Directions

3 steps in total
Step 1

Stir salt into 2 quarts of cold water in a large pot. Transfer sweet potato pieces to the pot and place over high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are not quite tender but still cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Use the tip of a knife to test for doneness. Drain.

Step 2

Place brown sugar, butter, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and pinch of salt in a skillet. Place over medium-high heat, stirring until glaze ingredients melt and start bubbling. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to thicken, 4 to 6 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer drained sweet potatoes to a skillet. Increase heat to high; cook and stir until potatoes are coated with glaze and very tender, and glaze has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to serving dish; garnish with chopped nuts.

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