Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and slice the 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 nutmeg. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened.
- Pour caramel sauce over yams, ensuring even coverage. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, basting occasionally.
- Garnish with chopped pecans and extra caramel if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Can be made a day ahead; reheat gently before serving.
- Adjust sweetness by varying brown sugar amount.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Baking, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 310 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg