3lbsweet potatoespeeled and cut into 1/3-1/2 inch rounds
1/2cupsalted butter
1/3cupwater or apple juice
1/3cuporange juice concentrate
1cupdark brown sugar
1/4cupgranulated sugar
1tspground cinnamon
1/2tspsalt
1/2tspallspice (or 1/4 tsp ground cloves)
1/4tspground nutmeg
1/4tspground ginger
1tspvanilla extract
Instructions
In a 12 inch oven safe skillet melt together butter, water, orange juice concentrate, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, allspice, nutmeg and ginger. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until sugar has completely melted and the mixture has reduced slightly.
Add vanilla extract and sweet potatoes to the skillet, turning to coat on all sides with the mixture.
Cover and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes, gently stirring occasionally to baste sweet potatoes with sauce.
Uncover, increase heat to medium and allow to cook an additional 15 minutes until the sauce reduces and caramelizes.
Let stand 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving dish and serve.
Notes
How to Make Candied Yams in the Oven:
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
Follow the recipe making the sauce on the stovetop in a small heavy bottomed saucepan. Simmer over medium low for 5-7 minutes.
Arrange the sliced sweet potatoes in the buttered dish and pour the sauce on top. Cover with heavy duty aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Uncover and gently stir. Continue to bake uncovered for another 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened and the sweet potatoes are fork tender and caramelized.
Let stand for 5-10 minutes on the counter then serve drizzled with sauce.