For a deeper flavor, try using dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar. A pinch of cinnamon or allspice can be added to the syrup for extra warmth. If you don't have fresh orange juice, you can use store-bought, but fresh is recommended for the best flavor. To prevent the marshmallows from burning, you can tent the dish with foil during the last few minutes of baking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
Candied Yams and Marshmallows
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS66
Elevate your holiday side dish game with this decadent candied yam creation! Tender yams are bathed in a luscious orange-infused brown sugar syrup, then crowned with a golden, gooey blanket of toasted marshmallows. A delightful balance of sweet, savory, and comforting flavors that will be the star of your festive table.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate125 g
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Cholesterol10 mg
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Fiber8 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium90 mg
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Sugar66 g
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Fat4 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Roast whole yams in the preheated oven until heated through but not quite tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before handling.
03 Step
Recipe View Reduce the oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. (3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Stir in brown sugar, orange juice, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. (5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the liquid thickens into a rich syrup, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
07 Step
Recipe View Once the yams are cool enough to handle, peel and cut them into bite-sized chunks. Arrange the yam chunks in a single layer in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
08 Step
Recipe View Drizzle the prepared syrup evenly over the yams, ensuring they are well coated.
09 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven, basting the yams with the syrup every 10-12 minutes, until the yam chunks are fork-tender, about 35 minutes total.
10 Step
Recipe View Remove the baking dish from the oven and arrange the marshmallows evenly over the yams. (2 minutes)
11 Step
Recipe View Return to the oven and continue baking until the marshmallows are puffy and lightly browned, about 10 minutes more. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
12 Step
Recipe View Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Kay Hoeger
Jun 21, 2025This was a HUGE hit at Thanksgiving! Everyone raved about the flavor!
Jacky Anderson
Apr 1, 2025The orange juice really makes this recipe special. So much better than other candied yam recipes I've tried.
Jermain Trantow
Feb 11, 2025Easy to follow and the results were fantastic. Will definitely make this again.
Arvel Shields
Jan 11, 2025I added a splash of bourbon to the syrup for an extra kick. Delicious!
Grady Greenfelder
Sep 13, 2024My kids devoured this! Finally, a way to get them to eat yams!