Great-Grandma’s Glazed Candied Yams
Great-Grandma’s Glazed Candied Yams are rich and buttery with a caramelized sheen, blending warm cinnamon and nutmeg with bright notes of orange. The yams turn tender and almost custard-like as they bake, then get crowned with toasty marshmallows for a nostalgic finish. Perfect for holiday dinners or any cozy gathering where a classic, crowd-pleasing side shines.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs 50 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Great-Grandma’s Glazed Candied Yams, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the yams and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse them twice with cold water. Soak them in cold water for 15 minutes.
- 2
While the yams are soaking, preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- 4
Peel the yams, cut them into chunks, and place them in a large baking dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle with the sugar mixture so all the yams are coated. Carefully pour enough orange juice into the bottom of the baking dish to reach 1/2 inch.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven, basting often, until the yams are tender and the liquid is thick and sticky, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Sprinkle with mini marshmallows. Turn on the oven's broiler. Broil until the marshmallows are melted and toasty, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 2133.41 kcal High 107%
- Protein 15.19 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 654.02 g 238%
- Total Fat 11.61 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.62 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.81 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 267.06 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 7.71 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 27.99 g --
- Added Sugars 6.68 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 151.46 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 5.41 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 28.94 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 34.59 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 16.7 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Great Grandma's Glazed Candied Yams is made with 8 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 4 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, and Miniature Marshmallows. Each serving provides about 2133.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Great-Grandma’s Glazed Candied Yams made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Miniature Marshmallows, Orange Juice. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Great-Grandma’s Glazed Candied Yams?
- About 4 hrs in total: 10 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2133.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Great-Grandma’s Glazed Candied Yams easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Great-Grandma’s Glazed Candied Yams healthy?
- Great-Grandma’s Glazed Candied Yams has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 2133.41 calories and 15.19 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 267.06 mg (12% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.62 g (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.68 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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