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canned yams recipe with Maple Pecan Praline
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Description
This easy Maple Pecan Praline Canned Yams recipe offers a comforting sweet side dish with a bubbling, golden-brown topping and tender yams. It is perfect for busy families, holiday hosts, or anyone seeking a delicious, simple way to elevate their mealtime.
Ingredients
- Two 29-oz cans canned yams (or sweet potatoes), drained well
- 0.5 cup butter, melted
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.125 tsp salt (pinch)
Optional (plan-ahead): If you’re shopping for the week, I put this into a 4-Week Meal Plan + Grocery Lists so dinner’s already decided before your day gets busy.
Instructions
- Prep The Yams: Preheat your oven to 375(deg)F (190(deg)C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Drain canned yams very well, then spread them evenly across the prepared dish in a single, uncrowded layer.
- Make The Praline Topping: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined, becoming a rich, uniform liquid. Fold in your chopped pecans (optional: lightly toast pecans for 5 minutes before chopping to deepen nutty flavor).
- Combine And Bake: Pour the pecan praline mixture evenly over the yams, ensuring full coverage. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly around the edges, a beautiful golden brown, and the yams are heated through and tender (if it looks dry, splash in 1-2 Tbsp water or a touch more maple syrup).
- Rest And Serve: Carefully remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the praline to set slightly, achieving its optimal crunch and preventing it from being too runny.
Notes
For dairy-free needs, use vegan butter. For nut-free, substitute pecans with pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Reduce sugar by 25-50(percent) or use substitutes for a lighter version. Ensure pecans are fresh for best crunch and flavor. If praline is too runny, ensure it baked long enough; it will thicken slightly as it cools. If yams are not hot enough, cover with foil and return to oven for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 250 g)
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg