Candied Sweet Potatoes Yams with Marshmallows
This Candied Sweet Potatoes Yams with Marshmallows recipe is prepared Southern style and brings together the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with a luscious layer of melted marshmallows. Perfect for holiday gatherings, family dinners, or any occasion where you crave a touch of sweetness, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these are sure to be a hit at the table.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes This was 2 large sweet potatoes for me. Washed peeled and sliced into 1/2-1 inch pieces.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or sweetener
- 3/4 cup white sugar or sweetener
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water
- 2-3 cups marshmallows
- foil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat a saucepan on medium-high heat and add the butter.
- When melted, add the white sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir. You want to ensure the sugar melts down, but don't overcook the glaze.
- Once the sugar has melted, add in the vanilla extract and stir. The glaze will thicken.
- Pour in the water and stir until the glaze caramelizes.
- Add the sweet potatoes to a 9x13 baking dish.
- Pour the candied glazed mixture over the sweet potatoes.
- Cover the sweet potatoes in foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and stir and baste the sweet potatoes. Ensure the candied mixture fully coats the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle the marshmallows throughout.
- Return the pan to the oven (uncovered) and bake for 10 minutes or until the marshmallows have melted and the topping is bubbly.
- Allow the sweet potatoes to sit for 15 minutes before stirring. This will thicken up the glaze for the sweet potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g