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Candied Yams with Pecan Streusel Topping
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 large yams, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the yams with 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the yams are evenly coated. Transfer the yams to the prepared baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the pecans, flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter until crumbly.
- After 30 minutes, remove the yams from the oven and sprinkle the pecan streusel topping over the yams.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake, uncovered, for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the yams are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Candied yams with a pecan streusel topping is a classic Southern dish that has been enjoyed for generations. The history of this delectable side dish can be traced back to the early 20th century, when African American chefs in the Southern United States began incorporating local ingredients like sweet potatoes and pecans into their cooking. The dish gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, thanks to the rise of soul food restaurants in cities like Atlanta, New Orleans, and Memphis. Chefs like Edna Lewis and Leah Chase helped popularize candied yams with pecan streusel topping, showcasing the rich flavors and textures of the dish. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in soul food restaurants across the Southern United States, where chefs continue to perfect the art of candying yams and creating the perfect pecan streusel topping. The key to getting this dish right lies in the balance of sweetness and crunch, as well as the perfect blend of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. For those looking to recreate this dish at home, it's important to pay attention to the quality of the sweet potatoes and pecans, as well as the technique used to candy the yams and create the streusel topping. Some alternative methods for making this dish include using marshmallows instead of pecan streusel, or adding a splash of bourbon for an extra kick of flavor. Overall, candied yams with a pecan streusel topping is a beloved dish with a rich history and a bright future, continuing to delight diners with its irresistible combination of sweet, nutty, and spiced flavors.
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8
320 calories
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