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Bourbon Candied Yams

11/12/16

Bourbon Candied Yams RecipeEasy yams recipe made on the stovetop!

By now, you all know how much I love candied yams. So far I’ve shared a best ever yams recipe with marshmallows,  and a southern baked yams recipe. This year I’m sharing my recipe for Bourbon Candied yams. However, unlike like previous yam recipes, I will be making these completely on the stovetop.Stove top bourbon candied yams

This recipe is very similar to my previous candied yams recipe, however I use bourbon whiskey, and corn syrup. The bourbon adds flavor, however if you aren’t down with it- you can leave it out.

These yams only take about 45- 50 minutes to make. You can make them a day before your holiday gathering, and simply warm them up over medium heat. This recipe can easily be double , tripled, and etc. Just make sure that you have a big enough pot or pan for all your ingredients!This sweet bourbon glaze adds so much flavor to the yams

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Stove Top Bourbon Candied Yams

These tender, buttery candied yams with bourbon are cooked to perfection on the stovetop. A heavenly dish for your next holiday gathering!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine holiday
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sized yams peeled & chopped
  • 8 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ounce bourbon whiskey
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients into a medium sized pot.
  • Turn the heat on medium, and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Be sure to stir every 10 minutes or so, to make sure that it doesn't burn.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Turn the heat off completely, and let cool.
  • Serve & enjoy!

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Filed Under: All Posts, Christmas, Holiday Recipes, Sides, Thanksgiving Recipes Tagged With: bourbon, candied yams, christmas, easy yams, holiday, recipes, stove, stove top, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving, Yams

Comments

  1. Lady T says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:56 am

    5 stars
    These were SOOOOO delicious; my kids devoured them. Next time I will be sure to have the bourbon and corn syrup; I just didn’t have these ingredients and didn’t run out to get them – but they were absolutely amazing without. So much flavor – they didn’t last in the pot a whole half hour.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 12, 2016 at 10:13 am

      So glad that you all liked the recipe! XOXO

      Reply
      • Venessa Walker says

        August 15, 2017 at 5:17 pm

        Im going to make them tomorrow, i have Bourbon Vanilla Extract. Cant wait. Thank you.

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          August 15, 2017 at 8:07 pm

          Enjoy!

          Reply
  2. TrustinHim says

    May 6, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    5 stars
    This was really good, even without the bourban but i will be sure to use all the ingredients next time for the full experience. Im not sure how or why but this recipe seemed alot easier than your baked yams recipe….?? Anywho…great job again! My husband loved them

    Reply
  3. Latanya says

    August 7, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    5 stars
    Omg i love ur recipes….. thank u for sharing

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 7, 2017 at 9:00 pm

      Thanks Latanya 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sue Kappa Kotcch says

    November 19, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    I love your recipes. I love the cabbage ones. I never really knew how to season cabbage. I tried everrything, but now I have your recipes and can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 20, 2017 at 8:01 am

      Thanks Sue!

      Reply
  5. Toyrens says

    November 22, 2017 at 11:07 pm

    I tried the Mac& cheese with no Velveeta and the yams today they are GREAT! thanks so much

    Reply
  6. Donna says

    December 20, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe looks sooooo yummy!! What do you suggest I sub for the corn syrup? I don’t use it often enough to buy a bottle for just this. Maybe maple syrup?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 20, 2017 at 4:19 pm

      Sure, you can use maple syrup 🙂

      Reply
  7. Beverly says

    December 24, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was so wonderful we made a double batch. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
  8. Mindy says

    March 31, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    I’m trying this for Easter. Can it be done in the crockpot? It sounds delish!
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 31, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      Yes, it can be made it the CrockPot.

      Reply
  9. Audrey Nichols says

    November 21, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    5 stars
    This was so delicious we even made a TRIPLE batch! Get on our level Bevs

    Reply
  10. Audrey Nichols says

    November 21, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    5 stars
    This was so delicious we even made a TRIPLE batch! Get on our level Bevs

    Reply
  11. Lynne says

    November 21, 2018 at 8:15 pm

    I’ve been looking for a recipe like what my mom used to make and these sound similar to how she used to make them. Can I use the bourbon in the slow cooker recipe and cut down the water ? Thanks

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 21, 2018 at 8:24 pm

      sure

      Reply
  12. Joyce says

    November 22, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    5 stars
    I made this recipe, except I too didn’t have the burbon or kayo syrup very good, everyone loved it. Thank you!

    Reply
  13. luana says

    August 31, 2019 at 9:10 pm

    I make something similar but use Spicy Rum.

    Reply
  14. Kellee Burk says

    October 24, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    This is what I was looking for. My grandmother use to make yams that taste like this, and I could never find a recipe that was close. Thank you a million times. This was great!

    Reply
  15. Danielle Guidry says

    November 17, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    Omg I love your recipes they are so good I’m definitely making this for Thanksgiving

    Reply
  16. Margie says

    November 21, 2021 at 7:39 pm

    5 stars
    Can I use canned yams for this recipe?

    Reply
  17. Tyra Williams says

    November 14, 2022 at 2:22 pm

    Can I used canned yams and if so how much? Could this also be baked?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 15, 2022 at 8:26 am

      I definitely wouldn’t recommend using canned yams.

      Reply

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