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Thanksgiving Yams

By Rachael | Updated on May 18, 2020

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Thank you Vital Proteins for sponsoring this post for Thanksgiving Yams and for keeping it free for my readers, all opinions are my own.

The best Thanksgiving Yams on the planet. Hands down. No holds barred. You are going to love these Simple Thanksgiving Yams.

The best Thanksigivng Yams, they are not overly sweet, and have a great protein glaze

Thanksgiving Yams

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Have you ever had a recipe that you just know is it? Like the one and only. You are married to it for life? That is this recipe for Thanksgiving Yams. No matter how many sweet potato and yam recipes I try at Thanksgiving, I ALWAYS come back to this one. It is a family recipe. My mom gave it to me, her mom gave it to her. It probably came down the line even further, but I just can’t be sure.

I seriously can’t believe I have never shared this on my site. It is literally my go to recipe, and I make it often, not just for Thanksgiving. But it is awesome sauce! Anyway, even though it is a family tradition recipe, I decided to play with it some. I altered it just a tiny bit to add some protein to the glaze because I love the idea of eating it as a meal for leftovers and getting a serving of protein. And because I used Vital Proteins, which are odorless and flavorless, it did not change the flavor or texture at all, which is perfect because it was perfect as is. Now it is perfect and has protein!!!  So you get great food, stronger hair and nails, and a healthier body all in one. #Winning

But Don’t Worry! I have shared the option without the protein if you don’t want to use it!

Easy and delicious Thanksgiving Yams that aren't overly sweet
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Thanksgiving yams with a protein glaze

Thanksgiving Yams

The best and easiest Thanksgiving Yams recipe. Not to sweet, and absolutely delicious with a simple glaze. This recipe has been passed down for generations.
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Course: Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Keyword: thanksgiving side dish, yams
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 257kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 2-4 Yams Large
  • 1 golden delicious apple peeled and sliced
  • 1 c brown sugar
  • 2 c water
  • 2 scoops Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides optional
  • 3 T corn starch
  • 1 scoop Vital Proteins Beef Gelatin optional
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 c butter
  • 2 T lemon juice

Instructions

  • Boil yams until soft
  • Cool, peel, and slice
  • Peel and slice the apple
  • I like to use a mandolin slicer so that the slices are the same size so they will cook evenly.
  • In a 9 x 13 pan, Layer yams, and apples
  • I used my Pyrex glass baking pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F
  • Prepare glaze by mixing sugar, water, protein (optional), corn starch,beef gelatin (optional), salt, butter, and lemon juice together in a medium sized sauce pan over medium high heat.
  • Bring to a boil. Let boil 1 minute.
  • Pour over yam and apple mixture.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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These are the BEST Thanksgiving Yams ever. They are not too sweet and are super easy to make.

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  1. Marla says

    November 5, 2017 at 7:19 am

    Hi. I'm wondering if sweet potatoes could be used in the place of the yam?
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      November 5, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      Yes, for sure.
      Reply
  2. Sherry Clawson says

    November 21, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    Hi Rachel, I saw your name in this article and was wondering if mark clawson is your uncle? Jim and colleen Simmons are your parents? My name is sherry Clawson. I like your article about making the Turkey, the herb rub and the yams.
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      November 22, 2018 at 9:44 am

      Yes! Small world, my parents are Jim and Colleen. Is this Sherry as in Mark's ex-wife?
      Reply

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