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Maple-glazed Candied Yams
This recipe comes from Montréal, Québec Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- sliced sweet yams (skin on optional)4 cups
- organic maple syrup⅓ cup
- ¼ tsp
- ¼ tsp
- ¾ tsp
- juice and zest of an orange1 unit
Method
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice sweet yams into ¼-inch rounds, leaving the skin on if desired, and arrange them in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Whisk together maple syrup, orange juice, and orange zest in a small bowl until combined. Stir in sea salt, thyme, and black pepper.
3
Pour the maple-orange glaze evenly over the yam slices, ensuring each slice is coated. Stir gently to distribute the glaze throughout.
2 minutes
4
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
20 minutes
5
Remove the foil and stir the yams, breaking up any that may have stuck together.
2 minutes
6
Return to the oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes until the yams are tender and the glaze has thickened and begun to caramelize at the edges.
15 minutes
7
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving warm.