How To Make Candied Yams | The BEST Candied Yams Recipe

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How To Make Candied Yams | The BEST Candied Yams Recipe

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Candied Yams are a Thanksgiving Staple! I can never decide if I like the Sweet Potato Casserole or Candied Yams better, so I usually make both for the Holidays lol. This recipe is packed with flavor and should definitely be included in your Turkey Day Menu! Let's #MakeItHappen
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2.5 lbs Sweet Potatoes
1 stick of butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 shot of bourbon (optional) Spiced rum works nicely too
1 orange (juice and zest)
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp butter extract
1/4 tsp maple extract
1 tsp ginger paste
1-2 tsp cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
1 pinch of salt
Directions: Peel and cut sweet potatoes into bite sized pieces. Clean and then dry thoroughly. Add to a 9x11 casserole dish. In a saucepot, make your candied mixture and pour over sweet potatoes. Toss them to ensure they are coated evenly. Cover with foil and place in a 400 degree oven. Total cook time will depend on size of potatoes but should be between 45-60 minutes. Remove foil cover during the last 15-20 minutes. Stir potatoes every 15 minutes to ensure they are cooking evenly. They are done when they are fork tender and fully caramelized.

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@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

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@Jman417 2 жыл бұрын

Lemon meringue pie

@datruth9813 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yes Matt! You added the orange juice/zest and the ginger.That's how you do it!

@jep9078 7 ай бұрын

My secret: Ading chai spice has all those spices in it at right ratio for flavors that no one recognizes it but flavor works do well if you don’t have other extracts.

@scriptkittee Жыл бұрын

My Father passed away and never got to pass on his recipe for his sweet potato recipe. This dish was as close as any Ive made in the past that came the closest to what his tasted like, Thank You so much!!

@jalandacurry4585 2 жыл бұрын

Matt, you are a God-Send!!!!! I've been making yams for years, and I usually cube my butter, then sprinkle the sugar, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and pour vanilla. I am DEFINITELY trying your recipe as well. Say it with me "Look-In-GOOD!!!" Sending love from Portland, Oregon!!!!!

@LifeOfA_Rose Жыл бұрын

Made this recipe last year for Friendsgiving & they want me to run it back again this year lol! 🙌🏾

@brendafarley3434 2 жыл бұрын

NAILED IT!! Thank you for showing how easy to make instead of pouring it out of a can!!

@shalo4615 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, I’ve Been making candied yams for years and never thought about mixing all the spices in the melted butter before adding. I would just sprinkle and shake and dab my butter over the yams and it falls where it may. Your method seems better so I’ll be doing it that way. I also use some grand marnier in mine.

@JohannysVeganCooking 2 жыл бұрын

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@cinderella23queen37 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning, i been doing my yam's like matt for 5 years

@nca4794 2 жыл бұрын

Mmm Grand Marnier sounds bomb!

@traceylennon1204 2 жыл бұрын

Oooh Grand Marnier!!

@Nae9211 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same…. I’ve never done it this way, but his way looks better🤯🤯🤯🤯

@calibydesign 2 жыл бұрын

When I make candied yams I use Grand Marnier try that next time you’ll really like the orange taste with the Liquer

@wanda01141 9 ай бұрын

Omg bomb ass idea 💡!!!!!!!!. No need to do squeeze a real orange

@Stormyfoureleven3187 2 жыл бұрын

I’m making these before Thanksgiving. What kind of cook would I be if I didn’t test these FIRST 🙃. Thanks for dropping this one Matt.

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

smart!!!

@lettieblakely4172 2 жыл бұрын

I tried this recipe last night and this is the best I have ever made and over 50 years of cooking I have made many recipes. It was YUMMY!!!

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Piratelifebbq 2 жыл бұрын

I remember my grandma making this with marshmallows on top 😍

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

so good!

@puny5417 9 ай бұрын

🍽️🍽️🍽️🍽️Mannn! I just made this tonight!! Before I make it for thanksgiving for family. I made a small pan. It’s soooo good that maple and orange and ginger addition is on point ✅

@benitadurgan6609 Жыл бұрын

@mrmakeithappen this dish was a hit. I used your recipes for the entire Thanksgiving meal. Can't say thank you enough for the delicious feast.

@carmenlopez6783 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you love..thank you for the recipe, gonna make these for my grand babies today💜

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Nae9211 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been making candied yam for forever, but I can honestly say I’ve never made them this way… but I think your way is better!!! This looks amazing!!!🤯🤯🤩

@tw7563 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, I am making it for the 2nd time. This is a game changer.

@charisseharris4211 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I needed this recipe two weeks ago. “Looking good”! I’m looking for a broccoli and rice casserole for the holidays. Do you have one? Hope to see your masterpiece soon.

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll add it to my list

@crystalscott6274 2 жыл бұрын

Omg yes!!! That would be great

@shalo4615 2 жыл бұрын

I’m here for that one Charisse

@dfletcher7803 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good! My mother prepared her sweet potatoes stove top with butter, brown sugar and water, the dish was delicious! Just continue making your holiday meals, I'm sure I will make one or two of your preps....

@beejay5356 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Make it Happen. I tried this recipe for Thanksgiving this year. OMG...I will never go back to the way I make my yams. This recipe was so decadent and tasty. Thank you so much for the game. I will be purchasing your book as well.

@denisearchie8648 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I stumbled across your site. Skills and swagg too. You just blew me away with the orange.. Great

@kimee757 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to add butter & maple flavoring to my list!!! I also add crushed pineapples along with the orange juice. Looks really good!! Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family!

@latonya6451 2 жыл бұрын

I tried your spaghetti receipe and I'm hooked now. Thank you for the recipes right before Thanksgiving.

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

so glad to hear that!

@SM-bb9sk 2 жыл бұрын

I'm doing his baked spaghetti tomorrow

@mustaphadiallo2134 Жыл бұрын

IPA481

@jaysineuh Жыл бұрын

So, I’m making this recipe as we speak. It’s currently in the oven and I MUST say, thee SAUCE … 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. I did not use bourbon or maple extract however I did substitute the maple extract with maple syrup by using 2x the qty. I think it’s the orange 🍊 and it’s zest that’s giving this FAN-F*CKIN-TASTIC flavor. Hats off to you from L.A., sir. !!! This is incredible!!!

@MrMakeItHappen Жыл бұрын

enjoy!

@wandamundy1759 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this recipe. Layered flavours - and a THICK sauce - of which there is no more than necessary. So many other cooks make so much sauce - and such thin sauce - that the tubers are SWIMMING in it. I really like there not to be so much of it - and for it to nice and thick. I've tried so many recipes throughout the year - but this one is the keeper. Thank you !! PS - I sure wish I knew where you guys get your deep-sided bakers. "Rachel Cooks With Love" did her Sausage & Cornbread Dressing in a rectangular baker that was about 5 inches deep. I've looked all over the 'net - and can't find anything like it. I wish you guys would partner with some of the companies whose bakeware you use - so we can buy it, ourselves.

@lpjcyngomiller5719 Жыл бұрын

Love the no nonsense direct approach. Just the facts man, just the facts.

@atruckerandhiswife50 Жыл бұрын

I made this recipe for dinner and my husband said, those were the best he ever had. Thank you for sharing 😃

@user-ke2cy4kx8j 7 ай бұрын

I will prepare my sweet potatoes like this from this day forward. I prepared some blah blah candied yams on New Year day. I was desparately looking for a simple tasty KZfaq tutorial. I will try this on the weekend on the 6th of January 2024🎯💯🫶🏾

@cookingwiththeshaws 2 жыл бұрын

The butter and maple flavoring is a new one for me. I'm going to make videos during my Thanksgiving cooking next week and try some of your recipes out this year.

@reneeshepherd9280 9 ай бұрын

I made this recipe last Thanksgiving, it was really,really good. Thanks for sharing. Renee Stewart Shepherd

@gwenholcombe9705 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Make It Happen, Good Morning ☀️. I trust that any recipe you post is always delicious. Those Candied Yams are (Everything). Can you please do a Cornbread Chicken Dressing without raw eggs. 🙏🏽❤️

@richardjerrido5697 2 жыл бұрын

I made these for Thanksgiving yesterday.....and MAN!!!!!!!! These were delicious. The only mistake I made was not making more. I doubled the recipe thinking that it would be enough. I was wrong. VERY WRONG.

@sdaven2360 2 жыл бұрын

Leave out the cinnamon and ginger. Replace the vanilla and butter extract with vanilla butter & nut extract. This was made for sweet potatoes. It is crazy good in sweet potato pies too. Try it and thank me later.

@artiriskanewcost7747 8 ай бұрын

Omg Matt,!!! I made this for my family for Thanksgiving. This was the best recipe for candy yams I’ve ever made you go boy. Thank you so much.

@ewaldschenker8084 2 жыл бұрын

Hi.You make it sound so easy. But you know what your doing keep those recipes coming fenomenal thumbs up. ✋👌👌👍👍👍🖐

@everettemathisjr3410 6 ай бұрын

Great presentation you have unique way of showing recipes no borbourn

@ShesThe1_ 8 ай бұрын

I used your recipe last Thanksgiving 2022 and there were absolutely no sweet potatoes left. I love to cook and I’m a Leo, so I definitely think I know everything and I know how to do everything I don’t need your help👀😂 however, I have made really good sweet potatoes in the past using not only your recipe but your method… listennnnnnnn… I am so happy I followed your directions! 100% sure am which component made the sweet potatoes, so great but I will say this one of the things that I didn’t do prior to making your recipe and using your method was I didn’t go slowly when you said something about let the butter in the sugar and you know all of that like get to know each other real intimately… so basically don’t rush it… that’s what I thought you were saying… and I do believe that is the reason the sweet potatoes came out much better. Again the way I made them before they were still good, but this was excellent!!! so but whatever reason the other day I was in the store and I was like I gotta make some of them damn sweet potatoes… I didn’t make them immediately, but I am making them now… am I promise I was like I don’t know how to find this guy like I follow you on Instagram but I’m not on Instagram right now… so I was down the KZfaq. We call it rabbit hole, hoping to come across your video. There’s another guy I’m 100% certain you guys know each other. I forget his name he’s a black guy he’s got a heavy said I want to say he’s from New Orleans or Louisiana and I chose by the hour with everything into having something taste really so I kept trying to like go through his videos, and then eventually years popped it. Now you’re saved and I appreciate all your help so just shut up he was really what I’m getting it. Thank you.

@marilynellison3590 Жыл бұрын

Look at Mr. Make It happen making your yams like the southern girl myself!!!🤭🤭🤭 I do my yams just like that!! The difference is I use crown peach🤗🤗🤗🤗🤤🤤🤤🤤

@wanda01141 9 ай бұрын

That sounds bomb!!

@LOLO-pd3uo 2 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic! I made it for Thanksgiving! Now I’m making it for Christmas! Happy holidays 😊

@mustaphadiallo2134 Жыл бұрын

XOXO YXA981

@walterk-dotkendrick8344 2 жыл бұрын

Sheesh man this is a very adult version of candied yams. I'm definitely making these for Thanksgiving. Thanks man ✊🏾

@mikedonnit972 2 жыл бұрын

You just gave the best candied sweet potatoes EVER. Going to get those 3 flavor essence and liquor tmrw. This is a must for the 27th !!

@cinderella23queen37 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning, i cook my sweet potato pies the same way

@SoniaTorres-gc4nc Жыл бұрын

I made these yam for Thanksgiving and they were a HIT. Thank you for making it simple, easy and delicious.

@SheriAnnNihal 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh this was so good. My family ate them up at a party. Thank you thank you. Now my only recipe for potatoes

@blsdbyndmsr Жыл бұрын

I'm about to try this for Mother's Day, right alongside your Cajun stuffed chicken breast & the bacon brussel sprouts (which I've already tried) ❤❤ Thanks!

@blsdbyndmsr Жыл бұрын

Just an update: I ended up doing Mother's Day dinner for my mom, 2 aunts, and an uncle. lol all plates were cleaned. They loved all of it.

@blesswith2 2 жыл бұрын

Man you did 👏 that. I'm so going to use your recipe. Blessings

@autumnsolomon7535 Жыл бұрын

I have always used crushed pineapple in my candied yams. I am looking forward to see the difference with this one.

@autumnsolomon7535 Жыл бұрын

I also cook them in the pressure cooker.

@SheriAnnNihal Жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes. Finally I'm able to make sweet potatoes. Family is blown over. Can we make sweet potato pie too? I'm preparing for Thanksgiving. Man this tasted so good. Perfect sweetness not overhyped sweet

@ShereeseSR 5 ай бұрын

Thank you..Thank you!! Looking Good!!! ❤

@sherrylampkin8402 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the Thanksgiving recipes coming. I love your shows.

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! plenty more on the way

@traceylennon1204 2 жыл бұрын

I'm still on all the food PROCEEDING the yam recipe!

@marlaclayborn7383 2 жыл бұрын

I 💘 candied yams. Those look great. I bet they taste even better. 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

@danielleallen2874 2 жыл бұрын

First time celebrating Thanksgiving and I used this recipe today! Yummy yummy yummy!!! Thank you!!!

@annabland2615 5 ай бұрын

❤ The Candied Yam Delicious to cook and eat. Enjoyed the LAX C great experience in the building lots of exciting things to see and do and learn. Exciting to love ❤️ like and work food is awesome. Big LAX C to enjoyed day and night. Over and Out on my way to Houston Texas flight ✈️ today to enjoyed. Thank You 🙏🏽 for Chef Cooking!

@tracyebeaman-king4632 2 жыл бұрын

Thanksgiving…brought to you by Mr. Make It Happen!! We’re trying most of the recipes you’ve been posting…including the lemon pepper spatchcock chicken (we don’t like turkey in my family).

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for your support. I hope you enjoy

@cinderella23queen37 2 жыл бұрын

Good Morning ,Mr.Make it happen, Welcome to your Kodak Moment with these candied yams

@bbysenii 8 ай бұрын

I deadass don't like sweet potatoes at all, but this recipe I was finally able to eat them and did the mac and cheese combo

@didileong4116 8 ай бұрын

i made these for our family thanksgiving dinner and they were a big hit! thankyou for your recipes. i love your site. aloha from hawaii!

@joyking1033 5 ай бұрын

Wow.. Yum.

@patriciacoleman3764 2 жыл бұрын

These Candied Yams Look Amazing 😋 You Weren't Playing With The Sugars & Spices At All 🤭 I Can't Wait To Try Your Recipe 👩🏽‍🍳

@ImVonKiron_ Жыл бұрын

That ginger is a game changer not too many ppl know bout it! But I most definitely gotta try the orange because I was curious about adding it to mines before. Then I saw you add it to yours so it must trust my gut next time!

@lindahorton2170 2 жыл бұрын

😉 I bake my yams till just fork tender before removing quite easily from their jackets (peeling too labor intensive) Otherwise your method is on point. Since mine are pre-cooked, I slice, sauce & bake without covering 30min.until tips are singed. Will try bourbon and ginger next time. Your recipe is LEGIT!

@QueenBthatsMe777 Жыл бұрын

Guess who's making this today! Thank you for your recipe

@Summerbreeze345 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning everybody

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

Good Morning!! Happy Sunday

@Renee_nf094e 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning 👋🏾

@Michitorres 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning 🙏🏽

@minniekathrynb.8728 2 жыл бұрын

Good Morning sunshine from Pa! ☀️☀️

@yourshyness32 2 жыл бұрын

Good Morning!

@dr.tracycureton6378 Жыл бұрын

Hi there! You asked what type of deserts we want to see. My father used to make the most delicious pumpkin bread I’ve ever had. He made it from scratch! I hate that I didn’t get his recipe before he passed. Would you consider doing a video of that?

@kutiedetroit 2 жыл бұрын

My yams are simple… sugar, brown sugar (more than u think u need) a dash of cinnamon, a smaller dash of nutmeg, and a stick of butter. I don’t pre make a sauce, I let the sugar and the liquid from the potatoes make their own juice… but I love your recipe with the orange and bourbon🥰🥰🥰

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@iLubbDrakeod86 2 жыл бұрын

Yesssss w the thanksgiving meals !!!

@butlan01 2 жыл бұрын

I made this for thanksgiving and it was so….. good! Thanks for the recipe!!!

@justmejaniene8213 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This is the best I’ve seen. Definitely trying

@nca4794 2 жыл бұрын

I love the addition of alcohol with these. So much added flavor. And thanks for the tip the fork slipping back out. I always end up snagging a piece to check lol. Looks delicious!

@shay5579 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful recipe. I use all of the flavors u do,, except I also add pineapple juice, and the juice of a lemon.. those citrus flavors mix very well and the scent drives u crazy while they are baking. Thx for sharing.

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

nice! I will try that instead of the orange next time

@shay5579 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrMakeItHappen No, use all 3 together. Use the orange, a lemon, and pineappple, in addition to the same seasonings u used. The combo is wonderful. I think u will enjoy it.

@sereneaura3291 2 жыл бұрын

I want to try this. I normally use lemon but orange sounds delicious along with the other ingredients

@candiswright2614 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning. Thanks for the great video. Happy holidays everyone 😘

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Holidays!

@cinderella23queen37 2 жыл бұрын

Mr.Make it happen, this is going to be my new recipe!! Thank you so much for your excellent skills in everything you do

@nursienurse2220 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Never heard of butter extract! I usually use orange extract, and never tried the orange juice method. Adding the ginger I’m sure will take my yams to the next level. Thanks for the tips!!!

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it turns out!

@gailfranks7299 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I’ve always had a problem with getting the tacky just rt. Your recipe was wonderful. Came out fantastic 🥰

@bbysenii 8 ай бұрын

I dont like anything sweet potato related but these look soooooooo goood

@SoulDxpe 2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this one! Thank you!

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ballingonabudget4434 2 жыл бұрын

I swear I'm making all these for Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing

@thewoollyviking5928 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see ya make a sweet potato pie! I’ve only ever had pumpkin but I hear the former is very popular in the South

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

I have it on my channel

@Derek-uh1wn Жыл бұрын

I will definitely try your recipe It is amazing & you have easy to follow instructions. 👍

@veronawebb9500 Жыл бұрын

Salivating…gotta try this recipe. Thank you

@cinderella23queen37 2 жыл бұрын

Mr.Make it happen, can create a recipe in sleep, and that's a gift from God

@leeharris3484 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to make this for the holidays 🤗

@75caligirl07 Жыл бұрын

Just made this for the first time and they are soooooo good. Mmmmmm good

@latonya6451 2 жыл бұрын

LOOKING GOOD!!!! I want to see all the dessert recipes.

@MrMakeItHappen 2 жыл бұрын

Pumpkin and Pecan Pie on the way

@crystalabdalla6605 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Mr Make It Happen have a blessed Sunday and thank you for another 😋 and awesome videos 🤗

@rhainaweissehexe3899 8 ай бұрын

They look soooooo good 😊 I am making them today as part of my Turkey dinner. I will try your recipe, they look amazing 💥💯ty😊

@niki1736 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I will make this soon, one of my favs for this time of year 👍🏽👍🏽💥

@shay-shayhandlestolenbyyt 2 жыл бұрын

Omg! Those ingredients sound like high level! Where I want to be!!

@kimnarveson5190 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! Those look amazing!

@Rochethegreat 8 ай бұрын

Fam the yams in the oven as I type this😂. I did everything and got everything…appreciate you and the content my man. 🙏🏽

@KirstieRenee 2 жыл бұрын

YAMS My favorite dish! You should definitely do a stew chicken recipe

@JohannysVeganCooking 2 жыл бұрын

@rayfrench1971 Жыл бұрын

now that looks REALLY good.

@ally107100 2 жыл бұрын

Make a dressing/stuffing recipe please

@smkmnmam Жыл бұрын

That looks delicious. I have got to try this recipe. Yummy!

@janetojeda4731 Жыл бұрын

Heyyy!!! I definitely had to come back here and tell you Thank Youuuu!!!! My candy yams were bomb 💣 🥰🤗 mind you, it was my first time making them 😜 I'm so happy I followed your recipe ❤️