The WW Candied Yams with Brown Sugar & Cinnamon is a comforting meal. This recipe contains 4.3 grams of fiber and 195 calories per serving. Takes seventy minutes to prepare this dish. We made this recipe with sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, cooking spray, and nutmeg. You may pair them with turkey meatloaf, garlic broccoli, roasted turkey breast, lean beef meatloaf, roasted green beans, or cranberry sauce. Store these WW Candied Yams with Brown Sugar & Cinnamon for four days in the refrigerator.
STATS:
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Serving size: ¾ cup
- Cooking time: 60 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Course: Side Dish
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Serving: 8
EQUIPMENT:
- Vegetable peeler
- Knife
- Measuring cups
- Cutting board
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- 9 × 13-inch baking dish
- Aluminum foil
- Measuring spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Quarter tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Half cup orange juice
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
- Quarter tsp salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SWEET POTATOES:
- They give a natural sweet taste and creamy texture to the recipe. These potatoes have a beautiful orange color that makes the yams look attractive. You may use garnet sweet potatoes as per your preference.
UNSALTED BUTTER:
- It gives a rich and smooth, creamy taste to the dish. This butter helps the sugar mixture to coat the sweet potatoes well. You may use reduced-fat butter spread as an alternative.
ORANGE JUICE:
- This adds moisture to the glaze and natural citrus sweetness. It makes the liquid to cook the sweet potatoes. Pineapple juice is a good substitute to use instead.
COOKING SPRAY:
- It coats the dish lightly and keeps the glaze from sticking. You may lightly brush the dish with melted butter as another option.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, wash the sweet potatoes properly and peel them.
- Cut them into 2-inch-thick, evenly sized chunks.
- Include butter, brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in the saucepan.
- Cook the ingredients on medium-low flame for 3 minutes so the mixture becomes smooth.
- Then take the saucepan from the flame and stir in the vanilla extract properly.
- Warm the oven to 375°F and coat the dish with cooking spray.
- Put the potato chunks in the dish and pour the glaze on the sweet potatoes.
- Gently toss them with a large spoon, then spread in an even layer.
- Use foil to cover the dish and bake it for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and turn the potatoes, then spoon the glaze on top.
- Bake the potatoes without covering for another 30 minutes and gently turn.
- Lastly, cool the sweet potatoes for ten minutes and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
CHICKEN:
- WW Honey Paprika Chicken
- Herb Roasted Chicken Breast
- Lemon Garlic Chicken
- Grilled Chicken Breast
TURKEY:
- Roasted Turkey Breast
- Herb Turkey Breast
- Garlic Roasted Turkey
- Turkey Meatloaf
BEEF:
- Lean Roast Beef
- WW Country Fried Steak
- Lean Beef Meatloaf
- Garlic Herb Beef
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Green Beans
- Garlic Broccoli
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Steamed Asparagus
DINNER:
- Roasted Turkey
- Light Green Bean Casserole
- Cranberry Sauce
- Whole-Wheat Dinner Rolls
TIPS:
- Cut the potatoes into equal chunks to cook them well at the same time.
- Cook the glaze on medium-low flame so the sugar does not burn.
- Cool the yams for 10 minutes, then serve to allow the glaze to thicken properly.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the yams in the container and store for four days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the cooled yams in the vessel for two months.
FAQs:
Can I make this meal earlier?
- Yes, you may prepare them one day in advance and refrigerate.
How to keep the sweet potatoes from getting mushy?
- You may use large chunks and do not cook them for too long to keep them from becoming mushy.
Can I exclude butter from this recipe?
- Yes, you may replace it with vegan butter or reduce the amount.
How to make the dish less sweet?
- Use 1/4 cup of brown sugar if you want less sweetness in the recipe.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 195 kcal
Net carbs: 35.5 g
Iron: 0.9 g
Total carbs: 39.8 g
Vitamin A: 23,900 IU
Fiber: 4.3 g
Calcium: 48 mg
Protein: 2.2 g
Sodium: 105 mg
Potassium: 510 mg
Weight Watchers Points: 6 Points