Candies Yams

This Candies Yams recipe turns simple sweet potatoes into a warm, sweet baked dish with a buttery brown sugar glaze. It is an easy dessert or holiday side that comes together with just a handful of everyday ingredients.

The potatoes become tender in the oven while the sauce thickens around them. A final layer of marshmallows melts on top, giving each serving a soft, gooey finish. It is a comforting dish that works well for family meals, potlucks, and festive tables.

What You Need

The recipe uses medium sweet potatoes or yams, butter, light brown sugar, a little salt, cinnamon powder, and marshmallows. These ingredients create the sweet, buttery base and the melted topping that defines the dish.

You do not need any special sauces or hard-to-find items. Most of the ingredients are likely already in your kitchen.

Equipment

• Large pot: To cook the peeled sweet potato cubes in water for 10 minutes until they begin to soften.
• Colander: To drain the cooked sweet potatoes completely before placing them in the baking dish.
• Baking dish: To hold the sweet potatoes and sauce while they bake in the oven.
• Small saucepan: To melt the butter and combine it with brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
• Wooden spoon or cooking spoon: To stir the butter and sugar mixture in the saucepan.
• Measuring cups: To measure the water, brown sugar, and marshmallows.
• Measuring spoons: To measure the salt and cinnamon powder.
• Chef’s knife: To peel and cut the sweet potatoes into cubes.
• Cutting board: To safely prepare the sweet potatoes before cooking.
• Vegetable peeler: To remove the skin from the sweet potatoes or yams.

How to Make Candies Yams

Step 1: Cook the Sweet Potatoes

Peel the sweet potatoes or yams and cut them into cubes. Place the cubes in a large pot with 5 cups of water. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, then drain the water completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Baking Dish

Transfer the cooked sweet potato cubes to a greased baking dish. Spread them out evenly and set the dish aside.

Step 3: Make the Butter and Sugar Sauce

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon powder. Stir well until the sugar is combined with the melted butter.

Step 4: Coat the Sweet Potatoes

Pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish. Make sure the sauce covers the potatoes as much as possible.

Step 5: Bake Until Tender

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened. The exact baking time will depend on the size of your potato cubes and your oven.

Step 6: Add the Marshmallows

Remove the dish from the oven and place the marshmallows on top of the baked sweet potatoes. Return the dish to the oven and continue baking until the marshmallows are melted and soft.

Cooking Tips

Cut the sweet potatoes into similar-sized cubes so they cook evenly in the pot and the oven.

Drain the potatoes well after boiling. Extra water in the baking dish can make the sauce thin instead of thick and syrupy.

Spread the marshmallows in a single layer on top so they melt evenly. Watch the dish closely during the final baking step because marshmallows can brown quickly.

How to Serve

Serve Candies Yams warm from the baking dish. It works as a dessert on its own, or as a sweet side dish alongside roasted meats and holiday meals.

If you are serving it as a side, pair it with simple savory dishes so the sweetness stays balanced. A spoonful of the buttery sauce from the bottom of the dish is part of the appeal, so serve it with a little sauce over each portion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

Candies Yams is a simple baked sweet potato dish that relies on butter, brown sugar, and marshmallows to create something warm and satisfying. The boiled potatoes cut down on oven time, and the final melted marshmallow layer makes the dish feel a little special. It is a practical recipe to keep on hand when you want a sweet, comforting dish without a long ingredient list.

Candies Yams

3.0 from 2 votes

Course: DessertCuisine: CambodianDifficulty: Medium

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

344

kcal

Total time

55

minutes

Candies Yams is a warm baked dessert or side dish made with boiled sweet potato cubes, a simple butter and brown sugar glaze, and a soft marshmallow topping. It uses everyday ingredients and comes together in a few clear steps.

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cubed

• 5 cups water

• ½ stick butter

• 1 cup light brown sugar

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder

• 8 oz (230 g) marshmallows

Directions

• Put the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot with 5 cups of water. Cook for 10 minutes, then drain.
• Place the cooked sweet potatoes in a greased baking dish and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon powder. Stir well.
• Pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes.
• Bake at 350°F (175°C) until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
• Place the marshmallows on top and continue baking until the marshmallows are melted.

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Recipe Notes

• Drain the sweet potatoes well after boiling so the sauce can thicken properly during baking. Watch the marshmallows closely during the final baking step.

Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 4 g
• Total number of serves: 8
• Calories: 344kcal
• Fat: 5.8g
• Saturated Fat: 3.7g
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sodium: 218mg
• Potassium: 421mg
• Carbohydrates: 73.1g
• Net Carbs: 69.6g
• Fiber: 3.5g
• Sugar: 48g
• Protein: 2.4g
• Vitamin A: 810.4mcg
• Vitamin C: 2.7mg
• Calcium: 64mg
• Iron: 1mg
• Vitamin E: 0.5mg
• Vitamin K: 2.6mcg
• Thiamin: 0.1mg
• Riboflavin: 0.1mg
• Niacin: 0.7mg
• Vitamin B6: 0.3mg
• Folate: 13.2mcg
• Pantothenic Acid: 1mg
• Phosphorus: 58mg
• Magnesium: 33mg
• Selenium: 1.6mcg
• Copper: 0.2mg
• Manganese: 0.3mg

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