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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[@Jman417]

Lemon meringue pie

[@datruth9813]

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

[@LifeOfA_Rose]

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

[@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!!

[@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!!!!!

[@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.

[@brendafarley3434]

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

[@Piratelifebbq]

I remember my grandma making this with marshmallows on top 😍

[@MrMakeItHappen]

so good!

[@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 ✅

[@calibydesign]

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

[@justmejaniene8213]

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

[@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.

[@carmenlopez6783]

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

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you!

[@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!!!

[@niki1736]

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

[@danielleallen2874]

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

[@tw7563]

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

[@butlan01]

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

[@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!

[@lpjcyngomiller5719]

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

[@SoniaTorres-gc4nc]

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

[@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]

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[@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🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@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....

[@veronawebb9500]

Salivating…gotta try this recipe. Thank you

[@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

[@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.

[@sherrylampkin8402]

Keep the Thanksgiving recipes coming. I love your shows.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks ! plenty more on the way

[@gailfranks7299]

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

[@Derek-uh1wn]

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

[@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!!!🤯🤯🤩

[@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.

[@SoulDxpe]

I was waiting for this one! Thank you!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you!

[@lynetteyoung8371]

Thank you for the recipe I am going to try it .

[@phyllispatterson8260]

Looking Good have to try your recipe I love your videos keep them coming.

[@denisearchie8648]

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

[@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.

[@je2208]

Yummy?!!!😊 and I can't wait to make this recipe thank you🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@blesswith2]

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

[@crystalabdalla6605]

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

[@iLubbDrakeod86]

Yesssss w the thanksgiving meals !!!

[@smkmnmam]

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

[@kimnarveson5190]

OMG! Those look amazing!

[@LOLO-pd3uo]

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

[@mustaphadiallo2134]

XOXO YXA981

[@atruckerandhiswife50]

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

[@sonjastewart-bailey6863]

I’m definitely going to try this recipe.

[@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

[@fishn2death]

this time I bookmarked ya Took me over an hour to find this wicked recipe Family raved about it last year Thanks!

[@lenoraburroughs5759]

WOW THAT WAS AMAZING 👏👏👏I CANT WAIT TO TRY THIS RECIPE

[@ashleyxxxx1234]

Yes!!!! I been WAITING for this!! 😍😍😍 this is a must have!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

here ya go! enjoy!

[@leeharris3484]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@lucycan6363]

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

[@ShereeseSR]

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

[@ballingonabudget4434]

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

[@ewaldschenker8084]

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

[@candiswright2614]

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

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Happy Holidays!

[@rayfrench1971]

now that looks REALLY good.

[@kathyrama4570]

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

[@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😊

[@marlaclayborn7383]

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

[@janderson2213]

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

[@tammieloftis2607]

Looks so good

[@GiGi-gc2mm]

Looks delicious so I will try this next week. 😋 Your roast recipe made my family happy so thank you 😊 ☺

[@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

[@75caligirl07]

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

[@cinderella23queen37]

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

[@jaysineuh]

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!

[@sereneaura3291]

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

[@TruthSeekerNC]

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

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you!

[@trinastewart1565]

I can’t wait to try this recipe!!!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you!

[@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

[@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. 🙏🏽❤️

[@DeeDee_xoxo]

Looks Yummy! Will definitely have to try 😋😋😋

[@MrMakeItHappen]

let me know how it goes

[@msyolandarenee4900]

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

[@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

[@walterk-dotkendrick8344]

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

[@shan_7714]

The look delicious!!!! 😋

[@sallystemle3493]

Love your channel. I would love to see oyster dressing. Thanks, Matt

[@patriciacoleman3764]

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

[@gcbwoods]

That's a thing of beauty

[@nancynevels2238]

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

[@teresaknight8789]

Looks so delicious yum 😋

[@12godssongbird]

Wonderful as always!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you!

[@angeeeang4645]

I just LOVE your channel ❤️

[@MrMakeItHappen]

I love that you love it lol

[@thebeautyroom1272]

Looking good 🙂 God Bless you and your family. Happy Thanksgiving 🍗🍛🦃

[@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 ❤️

[@joyking1033]

Wow.. Yum.

[@shay-shayhandlestolenbyyt]

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

[@latonya6451]

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

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Pumpkin and Pecan Pie on the way

[@MsBRANDY007]

Looking good 🤤!!

[@Rochethegreat]

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

[@maepride4554]

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

[@MrMakeItHappen]

thank you!

[@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!

[@carolynlong8701]

Looks delicious

[@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!

[@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.

[@reneeshepherd9280]

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

[@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.

[@everettemathisjr3410]

Great presentation you have unique way of showing recipes no borbourn

[@nedrawiley2071]

Looks delicious 😋😋