Vegan Baked Candied Yams is a hearty and mouth-watering dish that’s suitable for any event. Sweet potatoes, which provide vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber are used to make this recipe. It takes very little time to prepare and the ingredients are easy to get. These Vegan Baked Candied Yams are a fantastic choice for busy home cooks who wish to wow their guests with a tasty and filling meal. This recipe is also a great option for people seeking a healthy substitute for traditional candied yams. Let’s start the recipe.
EQUIPMENT:
- Oven
- A sharp knife
- 9 by 13 baking dish
- Non-stick pan
- Serving dish
INGREDIENTS:
- Medium-sized sweet potatoes 4
- Non-dairy butter 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup of Organic Brown Sugar
- Chopped fresh ginger 1 tsp
- Two teaspoons of Vanilla extract
- Orange Zest 1 tsp
- Maple Syrup half a cup
- One-fourth teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
- Crushed Nutmeg quarter tsp
- Salt, add to flavor
INGREDIENT NOTES:
Sweet potatoes:
- I used these potatoes to bake the dish. They are inherently sweeter than ordinary sweet potatoes and have a rich color.
Non-dairy butter:
- We used non-dairy butter to prepare this dish.
Organic brown sugar:
- Instead of this, you can add coconut sugar.
Cinnamon:
- Add crushed cinnamon to elevate the flavors.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Switch on the vacant oven and increase its temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Next, remove the harder exterior skin of potatoes with a knife.
- Now, cut the potatoes into one-fourth-inch round size.
- Then, place the round slices in a nine-by-thirteen-inch greased baking dish.
- Set aside the baking dish. Meanwhile, we will prepare the syrup.
- Place a nonstick pan to a moderate flame.
- Next, add orange zest, ginger, sugar, and butter to this pan.
- Cook it until the sugar is mixed well.
- After that, mix cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and maple syrup with a sugar mixture.
- Simmer it for a couple of minutes until the syrup consistency is dense.
- Now, spread this sugar syrup equally over the sliced potatoes.
- Secure the baking dish with aluminum foil paper or baking paper.
- Bake it for forty minutes. After forty minutes, take off the foil.
- Pour some sugar syrup over it, and bake it uncovered for twenty minutes.
- The delicious Baked Candied Yams are prepared.
- Shift this baked dish to a serving dish and serve.
ALTERNATIVES AND VARIATIONS:
Dried fruit:
- Mix dried cranberries or raisins with the candied yams mixture before baking.
Cardamom:
- Use a little quantity to improve this dish’s aroma.
Pecans:
- You can use crushed pecans as garnishing or add during baking.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Cheesecake:
- Serve the tasty yams with vegan cheesecake.
Sunday Brunch:
- Enjoy it with roasted asparagus, vegan quiche, and whole grain toast.
Mexican Fiesta:
- Pair this dish with vegan veggie tacos, roasted vegetables, and spicy salsa.
Vegan lentil and mushroom stew:
- Enjoy the tasty candied yam with a hearty and fulfilling lentil and mushroom stew.
Coleslaw:
- It goes well with vegan coleslaw.
TIPS:
The correct quality of yam:
- Choose good-quality, firm, and high moisture content.
Wash the yams:
- Rinse them with regular clean water before chopping them into round size.
Don’t over-sweeten the syrup:
- Avoid over sweetening the syrup because the yams will caramelize and get sweeter during baking.
Different flavors:
- Try this yam recipe with different spices and flavorings.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
Fridge:
- You can store the leftover candied yum in an airtight box and refrigerate it for four to seven days.
Freezer:
- Allow it to cool and save in a closed zip-lock bag for two to three months. Defrost it in the refrigerator before rewarming.
Rewarm:
- Reheat the frozen potatoes or refrigerated dish in a microwave oven for two to four minutes.
FAQs:
Which yam varieties work best for candied yams?
- Sweet potatoes or yams that are naturally sweet and high in moisture are the best options for candied yams. Beauregard sweet potatoes or Jewel sweet potatoes are suitable.
Can I use canned yams?
- It is easy to use but they may contain additional preservatives and are frequently packed in syrup. It’s preferable to use fresh yams for the best taste and texture.
How do I pick the best yams?
- Choose yams that are smooth, firm, and free of spots. Stay away from soft, wrinkled, or green-spotted yams.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:
Serving Size 1 cupcake
Total Amount 6 individual servings
Total Calories 305 kcal
Carbohydrates 58 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Protein 2 g
Sugar 31 g
Total Fat 7 g
Sodium 243 mg
Iron 1 mg
