GREAT-GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS
This is my great-grandma's candied yams recipe. I started making them a few years ago, now everyone asks for them every year. The secret I think is in the orange juice and slow cooking.
Provided by MARAH
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 4h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add yams and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse twice with cold water. Soak in cold water for 15 minutes.
- While yams are soaking, preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- Mix white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
- Peel and cut yams into chunks and place in a large baking dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle with sugar mixture so all yams are coated. Carefully pour enough orange juice into the bottom of baking dish to measure 1/2 inch.
- Bake in the preheated oven, basting often, until yams are tender and the liquid is thick and sticky, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Sprinkle with mini marshmallows. Turn on the oven's broiler. Broil until marshmallows are melted and toasty, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3 calories, Carbohydrate 73.4 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
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Abba Aisami Tura
[email protected]Meh.
G-XID “SAHARUL YAMIN-BD”
[email protected]These yams were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.
Shabohurira Ritah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of yams, but these were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Dm Drillz
[email protected]Delicious!
Nyalatambango Sitali
[email protected]These candied yams were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again for my next holiday dinner.
Ikekpolo Meshach
[email protected]These yams were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.
Joshua Hewitt
[email protected]These candied yams were delicious! I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I will definitely be making them again.
Roy Tonmoy
[email protected]I've made these yams every year for the past 5 years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Robert Charlton
[email protected]These candied yams were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were perfectly sweet and gooey, with a hint of spice. Even my picky kids loved them.