Chef John's Candied Yams

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Stir salt into 2 quarts of cold water in a large pot. Transfer sweet potato pieces to the pot and place over high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are not quite tender but still cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Use the tip of a knife to test for doneness. Drain.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place brown sugar, butter, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and pinch of salt in a skillet. Place over medium-high heat, stirring until glaze ingredients melt and start bubbling. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to thicken, 4 to 6 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Transfer drained sweet potatoes to a skillet. Increase heat to high; cook and stir until potatoes are coated with glaze and very tender, and glaze has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to serving dish; garnish with chopped nuts.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)