Description
A deliciously sweet dish made with yams and toasted pecans, perfect for a holiday gathering or a comforting side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium yams (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil for toasting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish and set aside.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pecan halves with vegetable oil for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Transfer to a plate.
- Layer yam rounds evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until smooth and just beginning to bubble.
- Pour glaze evenly over yams and gently toss to coat thoroughly.
- Cover baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, gently toss yams, and bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until yams are tender and glaze has thickened.
- Sprinkle toasted pecans over yams immediately before serving.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the pecans while toasting.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg