Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- Arrange yams in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until smooth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Pour caramel sauce over yams, ensuring they are coated evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, basting halfway through.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Bake and simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg