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Maple-Glazed Yams with Butter Pecan Topping

SUBMITTED BY: Real Butter 

"A crumbly butter, brown sugar and pecan topping adds a slightly sweet flavor to this baked yams dish."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 5 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 pounds yams, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch chunks*
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Bring large pot of water to boil; add yams. Cook about 4 minutes or until water returns to simmer; drain. Rinse under cold water.
  2. Arrange yams in prepared dish. Season with salt. Pour syrup over yams. Dot with 3 tablespoons butter. Cover and bake about 25 minutes or until yams are almost tender.
  3. Mix flour and brown sugar in medium bowl. Add remaining 1/2 cup butter. Cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add pecans; mix.
  4. Sprinkle pecan mixture over yams; bake 20 minutes or until tender.

FOOTNOTE

  • *Sweet potatoes may be substituted.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by Joe M. 
I forgot the pecans, but otherwise this was a great way to prepare yams! I loved it, as did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2008 by Crystal 
This was awesome! I've always made yams the way my mother did, with just a brown sugar glaze,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by evondwing 
I never made yams before for Thanksgiving and this is a keeper. My in laws loved it, I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by KnotGypsy 
Even my husband who says he does not really like sweet potatoes, liked this dish! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2008 by Susan 
So good! My 5 year old even asked for seconds and by passed the traditional marshmallow... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Maple-Glazed Yams with Butter Pecan Topping

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 669

  • Total Fat: 27.1g
  • Cholesterol: 43mg
  • Sodium: 239mg
  • Total Carbs: 104.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 11g
  • Protein: 6.1g

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