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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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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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
1/2 tsp
Ground Nutmeg
Sugar Topping
Granulated Sugar
4 Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
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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 Instructions

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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 (1/2 tsp). 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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