Savory Candied Yams Bacon Pecans (Print Version)
Maple-glazed yams with bacon and toasted pecans offer a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
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4 slices bacon, chopped
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 cup pecans, chopped
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until the pieces are golden and crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet; discard excess.
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Melt unsalted butter into the reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir to fully dissolve the sugar and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken.
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Add peeled and diced sweet potatoes to the skillet. Toss to coat all pieces evenly in the glaze. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and begin to caramelize.
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Add the crispy bacon and chopped pecans to the skillet. Stir gently and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through.
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Transfer the candied yams to a serving dish and serve while warm.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the dish. Adjust maple syrup or brown sugar for desired sweetness.