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Tropical Baked Yams

Tropical Baked Yams bring together tender, caramel-kissed cubes of yam with bright pineapple–orange notes and a buttery brown sugar glaze. Toasty macadamia nuts add a rich crunch that balances the natural sweetness. Serve it as a festive side for holiday dinners, cookouts, or any meal that could use a sunny island twist.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook55 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Tropical Baked Yams
  1. 1

    Put the yams in a large pot and cover them with salted water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let them steam dry for a minute or two.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  3. 3

    Return the yams to the pot and mash with the juice until smooth. Pack the mashed yams into a 3 quart casserole dish, dot with butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts. Loosely cover with aluminum foil.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes.