# What You Need:
→ Yams
01 - 2 medium yams (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
→ Glaze
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Topping
08 - 1/3 cup pecan halves
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pecan halves with vegetable oil for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Arrange yam rounds evenly in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
04 - In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until smooth and mixture just begins to bubble, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
05 - Pour glaze evenly over yams and gently toss to coat thoroughly.
06 - Cover baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove foil, gently toss yams, and bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until yams are tender and glaze has thickened.
08 - Sprinkle toasted pecans over yams immediately before serving.
