Glazed Canned Sweet Potatoes
📜 Collection: Louise Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sides A quick and classic vintage side dish featuring canned sweet potatoes simmered in a rich buttery sugar glaze. Perfect for pairing with holiday ham and baked to tender perfection.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 30 mins | None | 4 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Baking dish
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (23 oz) can | Sweet Potatoes (Yams) | Drained, with syrup reserved |
| ¼ cup | Syrup | Reserved from can of sweet potatoes |
| ⅓ cup | Sugar | Granulated |
| 3 Tbsp | Butter | Unsalted or salted |
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Glaze
- In a saucepan, bring the ¼ cup syrup from can, ⅓ cup sugar, and 3 Tbsp butter to a boil.
Step 2: Bake
- Arrange the 1 (23 oz) can sweet potatoes in a baking dish, pour the hot glaze over the yams, and bake at 350° for 30 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the dish ahead of time in a baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
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