Candied Yams Recipe on the Stove

Candied yams made easy! They're ready in only 30 minutes, using just 4 ingredients for a delectable, no-fuss side dish.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword candied yams, candied yams recipe, candy yam recipe, recipe for candied yams

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 387kcal

Wash and peel your sweet potatoes. Carefully slice them into ½-inch rounds.
3-4 large sweet potatoes
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium to medium-high heat.
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Once the butter has melted, layer yam slices inside of the skillet, and cook for about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon all over the yams. Gently give everything a mix so the sugar is evenly distributed.
1 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet, simmer for 30 minutes. Baste frequently, about every 10 minutes, the yams should be soft but not mushy.
Serve yams immediately, and enjoy!

How to Make Candied Yams in the Oven

1. Preheat the oven to 375℉. Carefully wash, peel, and slice your yams into ½-inch rounds.

1. Sprinkle the yams with brown sugar and cinnamon. Give everything a good mix so all the yams are coated.

1. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for a total time of 25-30 minutes, or until the yams are fork-tender. Baste the yams every 10 minutes.

1. Once the yams are soft, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!