What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Start Smart: Yams in Pecan Glaze! Oh. My. Gosh. You have got to make this recipe. There’s still plenty of time before the holidays to switch back to your traditional family favorite if you don’t like it, but think about this a moment. By using canned yams, or sweet potatoes, preparation is a snap. Who knows? You could end up making both. Remember what I said about “Start Smart”? Sometimes that means taking advantage of the numerous products that eliminate the extra leg work. Sugared pecans are such a gourmet treat. Pick up a package of those to add to the decadent pure maple syrup sauce. Read on if you’re curious.
YAMS IN PECAN GLAZE
Ingredients:
29-ounce can cut sweet potatoes in syrup
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sage, finely chopped
1 teaspoon thyme, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish
For Pecan Glaze:
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup sugared pecans
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°. Drain liquid from sweet potatoes into a saucepan. Carefully slice and arrange yams in a casserole dish. Set aside. Boil the liquid over medium heat until only 1/4” covers the bottom of the saucepan. Add butter, sage, thyme, cinnamon, sea salt, and cracked black pepper. Mix well. Pour over sweet potatoes. Bake 15 minutes. While potatoes are baking, make the pecan glaze. Add butter to a skillet over medium heat. Add sugared pecans. Toss to coat. Sauté for 2 minutes. Add pure maple syrup. Cook 5 minutes longer, or until the pecans are caramelized and syrupy. Pour over sweet potatoes. Return casserole to the oven and bake 5 minutes longer, or until the glaze becomes thick. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving.
ANOTHER GREAT POST GAIL, CHINA
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Sooo Yumolicious. Try some. 🍁🍂🌾
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Reblogged this on LIVING THE DREAM.
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Thanks, again. 🙏🏻
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Thanks for a recipe that doesn’t have so much sugar.
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You’re welcome. I’m trying to cut back on sweets. 🤣
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Wow – going to try and make it!
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You can do it!!! 👏
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Great recipe and picture
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You’re too kind. Blessings. 🍁🍂🌾
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Looks ‘yammy’! 😉
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Great word. I’ll take it! 😁
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This will be a sumptuous partner for its savory Thanksgiving pals.
You have outdone yourself. A . .gain!
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I think it may be my new favorite preparation. 🍁🍂🌾
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Fabuloso!
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YUM!!!!!! I cook my yams like that too.
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It’s so easy and delish! 🍁
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All those flavors just blend together so well . They just shout out FALL. YUM, YUM!
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Wow!The decoration is very amazing too,Gail!Thank you for sharing. Now i got hungry again, and had to head over to the refrigerator. 🙂 Michael
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So happy to oblige. 🍁🍂🌾
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🌾🍁🍁:-))
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Another great recipe dear
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Pleasure. 🍁🍂🌾
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I love sweet potatoes. Sounds interesting!
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Perhaps you may give it a spin. 🍁🍂🌾
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I am very positive about that😄
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The pecan glaze sounds divine Gail! I would eat this for dinner and more for dessert 🙂
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It seems like a cross between dinner and dessert. 😍
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I love yams any way I can get them! This one looks and sounds astoundingly yummy!
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Especially since I began with canned ones. Talk about time-saving. ⏰
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