MOM'S CANDIED YAMS

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I love these when my mom makes them on the holidays :) and now that I am stationed in Germany I will miss them for the next few years will need to start making them myself... I have made them 2x but I just always think her cooking is so much better than mine. lol

Provided by Heidi Edwards

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

5-6 lb sm-med sized yams
1 c brown sugar (mixed w/ 1 tsp salt)
mini or reg sized marshmellows (we always cut the reg ones in half i think if correct we used approx 24 but you can always use how many you prefer)
2-4 Tbsp margerine ( i kinda just eyeball this amount )

Steps:

  • 1. Boil yams in water until soft enough to poke w/ fork. Drain. Peel while still warm (makes it easier)
  • 2. Cut Yams legnth ways 1/2" inch wide. Layer them in 3 layers, each layer going in different direction. Divide Margerine & Brown sugar mixt in 3rd)
  • 3. Spray baking dish (3 quart size) with nonstick butter spray. Layer yams cover with margerine and Brown sugar mixture. Repeat in opposite direction.
  • 4. Bake @ 300 for 2 1/2 hours or 275 for 3 hours. Basting every 15 minutes. Put marshmellows on 5 minutes before you want to serve them. Bake until golden brown (BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN MARSHMELLOW'S)

Holy Star
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These yams are a must-try for any yam lover.


Wayden Lefember
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I've made this recipe with both fresh and canned yams. Both versions are delicious.


Sandhya Thapa
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These yams are a great way to use up leftover yams.


JON-MANUEL CHINENYE UMEANAKA
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can always count on these yams turning out perfectly.


Ali Rasheed
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These yams are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Tasu Liton
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The yams are always perfectly cooked and the glaze is delicious.


Kl Kamal
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I'm not a big fan of yams, but this recipe changed my mind. These yams are so good!


Ak!
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These yams are a family favorite. We make them every year for Thanksgiving.


Carley
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I love this recipe! The yams are always so moist and flavorful.


Keagan McHelm
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These yams are the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. They're sweet, flavorful, and easy to make.


C J
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I've never made candied yams before, but this recipe made it so easy. The yams turned out perfectly and they were a big hit at my dinner party.


Ch ZaiBi Virk
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These yams are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dj LAMAR 254
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I followed the recipe exactly and the yams turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Gina Tucker
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Eze Akachukwu
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These are the best candied yams I've ever had. They're so moist and flavorful.


Megan Paris Rose
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These yams were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. They were so good that I had to make a second batch.


Kathy Hopkins
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My family loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the yams turned out perfectly. They were sweet and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious.