Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 1-inch disks.
- Arrange yams in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until smooth and thickened.
- Pour caramel sauce over yams, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until yams are tender and caramel is bubbly, basting halfway through.
Notes
- Serve warm for best flavor. Add a sprinkle of extra cinnamon or whipped cream for extra decadence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Baking, simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
