How To Make Candied Yams | The BEST Candied Yams Recipe

[@MrMakeItHappen]

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[@Jman417]

Lemon meringue pie

[@scriptkittee]

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!!

[@jep9078]

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.

[@datruth9813]

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

[@jtyler1547]

I made these last year for the first time and now they are a staple for my families Thanksgiving.

[@jalandacurry4585]

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!!!!!

[@shalo4615]

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]

Hey New All Vegan channel Here!!! If anyone is looking for a plant based alternative to traditional recipes Johanny's Sweet Potato Pie. "All Vegan "Great dish for Thanksgiving & Holidays kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3enkKWZnKlpmqc

[@cinderella23queen37]

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

[@nca4794]

Mmm Grand Marnier sounds bomb!

[@traceylennon1204]

Oooh Grand Marnier!!

[@Nae9211]

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

[@LifeOfA_Rose]

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

[@brendafarley3434]

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

[@lettieblakely4172]

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]

Thank you!

[@Soulfulseniorjourneys]

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

[@wanda01141]

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

[@bosskitty2425]

How much do you use if you don’t mind me asking?

[@breonnaw7708]

This was sooo good! I made these for the first time this Thanksgiving and got so many compliments. Everyone wanted to know who made the yams, lol. The only change I made was adding marshmallows as a topping during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Thank you so much!

[@Stormyfoureleven3187]

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]

smart!!!

[@lpjcyngomiller5719]

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

[@maishabrown1877]

I've tried several recipes over the years... this is THE BEST!

[@benitadurgan6609]

@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.

[@puny5417]

🍽️🍽️🍽️🍽️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 ✅

[@denisearchie8648]

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

[@carmenlopez6783]

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

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you!

[@Piratelifebbq]

I remember my grandma making this with marshmallows on top 😍

[@MrMakeItHappen]

so good!

[@wandamundy1759]

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.

[@beejay5356]

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.

[@kimee757]

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!

[@charisseharris4211]

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]

I’ll add it to my list

[@crystalscott6274]

Omg yes!!! That would be great

[@shalo4615]

I’m here for that one Charisse

[@Khodam101]

The best recipe ever! I wonder how I can make this ahead of time( like a day before thanks giving any suggestions?) Btw. Watching it again in 2024! Thank you so much 💚

[@artiriskanewcost7747]

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.

[@dfletcher7803]

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....

[@cinderella23queen37]

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

[@latonya6451]

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

[@MrMakeItHappen]

so glad to hear that!

[@SM-bb9sk]

I'm doing his baked spaghetti tomorrow

[@mustaphadiallo2134]

IPA481

[@Nae9211]

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!!!🤯🤯🤩

[@didileong4116]

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!

[@ewaldschenker8084]

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

[@cookingwiththeshaws]

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.

[@SheriAnnNihal]

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

[@atruckerandhiswife50]

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

[@SheriAnnNihal]

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

[@reneeshepherd9280]

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

[@popiemac4579]

Have you tried to double the recipe? I need to test this recipe out before Thanksgiving.

[@marilynellison3590]

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]

That sounds bomb!!

[@tw7563]

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

[@richiejerrido]

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.

[@ImVonKiron_]

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!

[@SoniaTorres-gc4nc]

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

[@blsdbyndmsr]

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]

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.

[@gwenholcombe9705]

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. 🙏🏽❤️

[@LOLO-pd3uo]

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

[@mustaphadiallo2134]

XOXO YXA981

[@Seablack66]

Well done. Only change I would recommend (in addition to adding 1.5- 2 tbsp black strap molasses) is to add the yams to the butter sugar spice sauce/mixture just before adding them to the casserole dish and stir well until all pieces are evenly coated- eliminates at least one oven stir. BTw you were using actual yams which are pinkish red skinned. Sweet potatoes are pale yellow.

[@LyfewiththeWrights]

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

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Happy Holidays!

[@danielleallen2874]

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

[@maepride4554]

This is the BEST Yam recipe ever.!!!!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

thank you!

[@sherrylampkin8402]

Keep the Thanksgiving recipes coming. I love your shows.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks ! plenty more on the way

[@autumnsolomon7535]

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

[@autumnsolomon7535]

I also cook them in the pressure cooker.

[@shay5579]

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]

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

[@shay5579]

@@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.

[@marlaclayborn7383]

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

[@nursienurse2220]

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]

Let me know how it turns out!

[@blesswith2]

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

[@sereneaura3291]

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

[@ShesThe1_]

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 KZbin. 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.

[@iLubbDrakeod86]

Yesssss w the thanksgiving meals !!!

[@walterk-dotkendrick8344]

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

[@mikedonnit972]

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]

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

[@thewoollyviking5928]

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]

I have it on my channel

[@VividEchoes-v9h]

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]

enjoy!

[@everettemathisjr3410]

Great presentation you have unique way of showing recipes no borbourn

[@cinderella23queen37]

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

[@lindahorton2170]

😉 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!

[@TruthSeekerNC]

OMGOSH these look amazing! Orange and yams... genius!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you!

[@shay-shayhandlestolenbyyt]

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

[@crystalabdalla6605]

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

[@75caligirl07]

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

[@nancynevels2238]

Looks Delicious,I’ll have to try the Orange juice and zest!! ❤❤

[@tracyebeaman-king4632]

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]

Nice! Thanks for your support. I hope you enjoy

[@patriciacoleman3764]

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

[@QueenBthatsMe777]

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

[@butlan01]

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

[@kathyrama4570]

Gosh, these look delish! Love your videos. I found you by mistake and am one of your biggest fans!

[@SoulDxpe]

I was waiting for this one! Thank you!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you!

[@beebohuggs2587]

Dude U took it to a whole another level 👍🏻 nice. Say it wit me guys “Looking good “ 😀

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you!

[@annabland2615]

❤ 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!

[@veronawebb9500]

Salivating…gotta try this recipe. Thank you

[@lucycan6363]

Looks great! Can't wait to taste them after I get done! Candied yam supreme!

[@sdaven2360]

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.

[@dr.tracycureton6378]

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?

[@latonya6451]

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

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Pumpkin and Pecan Pie on the way

[@ballingonabudget4434]

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

[@gailfranks7299]

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

[@Mbartn]

Hi Matt and MERRY MERRY to you and yours! I'm having Xmas dinner and I'm trying your recipe ... Unbelievable! I've tried other recipes outside of my Nana's and Mom's recipes but this recipe is sick; those extracts are unreal, I wasn't going to say anything but as I'm eating I feel compelled to speak up - Well Done Sir!👏🙌🤜🤛💯

[@nca4794]

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!

[@rayfrench1971]

now that looks REALLY good.

[@ororomunroe913]

Hey there Matt! Yams look super delicious, as for desserts I would love to see you do a coconut cake. Thank you!

[@smkmnmam]

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

[@Rochethegreat]

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

[@janderson2213]

Pies and cakes 😌 I’ll have to try my yams with the orange juice! Looking good as always

[@rhainaweissehexe3899]

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

[@leeharris3484]

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

[@kutiedetroit]

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]

thank you!

[@KirstieRenee]

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

[@JohannysVeganCooking]

Hey New All Vegan channel Here!!! If anyone is looking for a plant based alternative to traditional recipes Johanny's Sweet Potato Pie. "All Vegan "Great dish for Thanksgiving & Holidays kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3enkKWZnKlpmqc

[@Derek-uh1wn]

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

[@msyolandarenee4900]

Hell yeah drop everything, love me some candid yams! Delicious! 😋

[@ally107100]

Make a dressing/stuffing recipe please

[@janetojeda4731]

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 ❤️