Thanksgiving Sweet and Spicy Yams
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13 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 55MINS

Thanksgiving Sweet and Spicy Yams

Experience a festive twist with Thanksgiving Sweet and Spicy Yams, featuring tender yams blended with a rich honey-chili sauce and topped with a spicy-sweet caramelized sugar crust. This side dish combines comforting sweetness with a hint of heat for a great addition to your holiday table.
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Zoya Biglary
Zoya Biglary is changing the world of plant-based raw fish one sea algae at a time. She is a first generation American Persian woman, aka the "fruity Persian," who tells engaging stories about her life while showing off her impressive fruit-cutting skills.
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Experience a festive twist with Thanksgiving Sweet and Spicy Yams, featuring tender yams blended with a rich honey-chili sauce and topped with a spicy-sweet caramelized sugar crust. This side dish combines comforting sweetness with a hint of heat for a great addition to your holiday table.
55MINS
Total Time
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Yam Filling
Yam
4
Medium Yams
cleaned
Olive Oil
as needed
Olive Oil
Kosher Salt
to taste
Kosher Salt
Honey
4 Tbsp
Honey
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Hot Sauce
1 tsp
Hot Sauce
Vanilla Bean Pod
1
Vanilla Bean Pod, split lengthways
Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup
Evaporated Milk
Unsalted Butter
2 Tbsp
Unsalted Butter
Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Nutmeg
as needed
Ground Nutmeg
Sugar Topping
Granulated Sugar
4 Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Love This Recipe?
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Zoya Biglary
Zoya Biglary is changing the world of plant-based raw fish one sea algae at a time. She is a first generation American Persian woman, aka the "fruity Persian," who tells engaging stories about her life while showing off her impressive fruit-cutting skills.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJo-G1syw_kQ73_vCD_1R-0T6Vamk9hW5
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Preheat an oven to 400℉ (200℃).
step 2
Cook the yams: Poke Yams (4) all over with a fork and place on an aluminum lined baking sheet. Lightly coat with Olive Oil (as needed) all over and season with Kosher Salt (to taste).
step 3
Roast the yams until they are fork tender, about 40 minutes. Let cool slightly and peel the skin.
step 4
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the Honey (4 Tbsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 tsp), Hot Sauce (1 tsp), and Vanilla Bean Pod (1).
step 5
Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer and whisk in the Evaporated Milk (1/2 cup), Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp), Ground Cinnamon (1 tsp), and Ground Nutmeg (as needed). Continue cooking until the butter is melted and the mixture is silky. Season with salt and remove from the heat.
step 6
Place the peeled yams in a large mixing bowl and add the honey mixture. Using a whisk, combine the filling until smooth.
step 7
Make sugar coating: In a small bowl, mix together Granulated Sugar (4 Tbsp) and Cayenne Pepper (1 tsp) until well combined.
step 8
Place yam mix into a 9-inch (22-cm) and use a spoon or offset spatula to smooth out the top. Sprinkle the spiced sugar evenly across the top and use a brulee torch to caramelize the sugar.
step 8 Place yam mix into a 9-inch (22-cm) and use a spoon or offset spatula to smooth out the top. Sprinkle the spiced sugar evenly across the top and use a brulee torch to caramelize the sugar.
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RECIPES TAG
American
Budget-Friendly
Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Fall
Vegetarian
Side Dish
Thanksgiving
Winter
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