Ingredients
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- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch slices.
- Arrange yams in a baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour caramel sauce over yams, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the yams before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or orange zest to the caramel sauce.
- Serve warm as a side dish or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Method: Baking, simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dish
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg