Traditionally my aunt Judy (who was known for her amazing candied yams) would bake them in the oven, this way is more time consuming, because you would boil them first and then bake for an hour or longer.

This recipe right here is simple and quick, so you can enjoy those sweet candied yams even if you have little time to spare. These are my sautéed candied yam with only six ingredients. All you need is…….

*Side note Sometimes yams are hard to find outside a international market, but sweet potatoes will work well as a substitute.

4 sweet potatoes

4 tablespoons butter/Margarine

¼ cup packed brown sugar

3 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup

1teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cut yams into ½ inch cubes. Rinse off and let dry for a bit.

 Melt butter in pan with heat on medium high.

Add yams and let sit for a minute or two, so they can get a nice brown color.

 Start tossing add brown sugar and toss and mix everything until incorporated. Continue to let the yams brown. Mix in maple syrup and cinnamon. Place top on pan and turn heat to low.  Let yams cook for about 20 minutes while tossing periodically.

So here it goes….

Cut yams into ½ inch cubes. Rinse off and let dry for a bit. Melt butter in pan with heat on medium high. Add yams and let sit for a minute or two, so they can get a nice brown color. Start tossing add brown sugar and toss and mix everything until incorporated. Continue to let the yams brown. Mix in maple syrup and cinnamon. Place top on pan and turn heat to low.  Let yams cook for about 20 minutes while tossing periodically.

Serve this little sweet side to compliment any meal.

Any questions? Just ask in the comment section I always respond!