Maple Pecan Candied Yams

SIDE DISH RECIPE Make this Recipe!

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These Maple Pecan Candied Yams are an elevated take on the classic side dish, but they only require 20 minutes of hands on prep! Make this Recipe!

TOAST PECANS

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BROWN BUTTER

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PREP GLAZE

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Maple Pecan Candied Yams

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TOAST PECANS

1. Toast the Pecans. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread pecans on a baking sheet. Toast for 7–8 minutes, until fragrant. Roughly chop and set aside.

BROWN BUTTER

2. Toast the Pecans. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread pecans on a baking sheet. Toast for 7–8 minutes, until fragrant. Roughly chop and set aside. Transfer the fried sage to a paper towel for garnish. Leave the browned butter in the pan.

PREP GLAZE

3. Make the Maple Glaze. To the browned butter, stir in maple syrup, orange zest, rosemary sprig, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne, and kosher salt. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes to let the rosemary infuse, then remove the sprig.

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