This candied yams recipe makes a great holiday side dish.
The dish is rich with butter, so serve with a slotted spoon.
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
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Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Cook until sugar is dissolved, then add the orange slices.
Pour the mixture over the potatoes, covering the entire surface.
Bake and Rest
Cover the dish tightly with foil.
Bake 40 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove foil and bake 20 to 25 minutes more or until the top is golden brown.
Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Makes 8 to 10 servings plus leftovers.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
