Soul Food Style Baked Candied Yams

Name: Soul Food Style Baked Candied Yams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 medium sized yams (I use Red Garnet yams); 8 tbsp salted butter (softened); 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp ground clove; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark); 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (not imitation)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Candied yams are a staple of Southern cuisine. Learn how to make the ultimate Soul Food style baked candied yams with a sweet and buttery brown sugar glaze! The easiest, most delicious yams recipe.

Updated at: Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:05:15 GMT