Vegan Candied Yams with Marshmallows

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Vegan Candied Yams with Marshmallows

Melt-in-the-mouth baked vegan candied yams with marshmallows are simple to prepare, can be made with unrefined sugars, are wonderfully spiced, and are perfect for your Thanksgiving table!

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 459kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

4 ½ pounds of yams
½ cup of brown sugar
¼ cup of melted vegan butter
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of ground ginger (optional)
10 ounces of mini vegan marshmallows

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Peel the yams, cut them into 1-inch pieces about ¼-inch thick, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, vegan butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and ginger (if using). Add it to the large bowl and toss until the yams are evenly coated.
Layer the yams into the baking dish, cover with alluminum foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Stir the yams, and bake for another 20 minutes.
Remove the yams from the oven, add a layer of vegan marshmallows on top, and bake again for 5 to 6 minutes. You don’t want them to start bubbling, or it’ll look like white goo.

Notes

Slice the sweet potatoes evenly: A mandoline or food processor slicing disk can help with this (and saves time). Even slices ensure they’ll cook at an even rate.
For more syrupy candy yams in the oven: You can either save some of the ‘syrup’ to one side to baste the vegan candied yams when stirring it halfway through baking OR double the syrup entirely for a more decadent dish. If doubling the sauce, I often reduce the amount of ‘mallows so it isn’t too sweet.
Sweeten to taste: If you’d prefer to add more or less sugar, then adapt the sauce’s sweetness to your liking.

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