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Velvet Jacobs' Maple Butter Caramelized Candied Yams

Velvet Jacobs' Maple Butter Caramelized Candied Yams

Let Miyoko's Cultured Vegan Butter make your dish one to remember! Chef Velvet Jacobs, owner of the VTree, shares her vegan twist on a classic holiday side dish.

Recipe credit: Chef Velvet Jacobs

Prep time: 40 minutes

Cook time: 25-30 minutes

Boil the Sweet Potatoes

STEP ONE

Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot of boiling water.

STEP TWO

Boil for about 20 minutes (this will help speed up the baking process).

Make the Sauce

STEP ONE

While the sweet potatoes are boiling, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.

STEP TWO

Add in the maple syrup, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and salt.

STEP THREE

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Prep the Sweet Potatoes

STEP ONE

Drain the sweet potatoes.

STEP TWO

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch rounds.

STEP THREE

Place sweet potato slices into a lightly buttered 9x13 casserole dish.

Assemble and Serve

STEP ONE

Pour maple syrup mix over sweet potatoes evenly, cover with parchment paper, then aluminum foil.

STEP TWO

Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

STEP THREE

Serve and enjoy!

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