Best 20 Candied Yams Recipes

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**Candied Yams: A Sweet and Savory Southern Delight**

Candied yams, a staple of Southern cuisine, are a delectable dish that combines the natural sweetness of yams with a symphony of spices and a touch of tanginess. These candied yams are not just a side dish; they are an experience. Our collection of recipes offers a diverse range of candied yam creations, catering to various tastes and preferences. From the classic Southern candied yams glazed in a luscious brown sugar sauce to the unique and flavorful yams candied with orange zest and cranberries, each recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Indulge in the sweet and tangy delight of our pineapple-candied yams or explore the rich and smoky notes of our maple bacon-candied yams. With our carefully curated recipes, you'll discover the perfect candied yams to complement your next family gathering, holiday feast, or special occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CANDIED YAMS



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This is a simple and quick way to enjoy a Thanksgiving favorite! Canned yams or sweet potatoes may be used.

Provided by LORIEANN29

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes     Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes
¼ cup butter, cut into pieces
½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potatoes in a medium baking dish. Distribute butter pieces evenly over the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Layer with miniature marshmallows.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and marshmallows have melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 145.2 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

BEST CANDIED YAMS WITH MARSHMALLOWS



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Wonderful, traditional candied yams ... my way! Not for those counting calories and enough to feed a crowd!

Provided by Morgan Garrison

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes     Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 (29 ounce) cans yams in syrup, drained
1 ½ cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
¼ cup heavy cream
1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
aluminum foil
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 2 pieces of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
  • Mash drained yams in a large bowl with a fork. Add ingredients in the following order, mixing well after each addition: brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and heavy cream. Pour mixture into two 8-inch square baking dishes. Sprinkle 1/2 of the marshmallows over each dish and cover with aluminum foil, spray-side down.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.9 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 56.6 g

QUICK CAN CANDIED YAMS



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Make and share this Quick Can Candied Yams recipe from Food.com.

Provided by plove53

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (40 ounce) cans yams
1 cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Pour can of Yams in a casserole (or oven safe cookware).
  • Drain and save 1/2 cup of liquid and pour back into yams.
  • Sprinkle Yams with Brown Sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and mix well.
  • Pat Butter on top.
  • Place in preheated 350' oven for 30-35 minutes.

CANDIED YAMS WITH PECANS



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These candied yams topped with sugary pecans and marshmallows are a perfect choice during the holidays, but also fun to serve as a sweet winter side dish any night of the week.

Provided by artistikcosmetics

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds yams, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
¼ cup butter, cubed
5 tablespoons brown sugar, divided, or more to taste
1 tablespoon cream
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
½ cup pecans
14 small marshmallows

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add yams and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drain and transfer to a bowl with butter, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, cream, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Mash until all ingredients are incorporated and butter is melted. Transfer to a casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining brown sugar and cinnamon. Arrange pecans and marshmallows over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.5 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 75.2 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

BRUCE'S® QUICK CANDIED YAMS



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Categories     Potato     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 40-oz. can Bruce's® Yams
½ cup Butter
1 cup White or Brown Sugar
1 cup Syrup from can

Steps:

  • Place Yams in a shallow baking dish. Combine syrup from can, sugar and butter in saucepan, stirring to boil to thicken. Pour sauce over Yams. Bake in 350° oven for 20 to 30 minutes, basting frequently. *Vary the above recipe with these taste-tempting garnishes: Sprinkle lightly with ground cinnamon and/or nutmeg. Place a few slices from a whole orange on Yams in dish and add 3 Tbls. Orange juice to liquid before basting. Place a small sprinkling of crushed pineapple on Yams in dish and add 3 Tbls. Pineapple juice to liquid before basting.

CLASSIC CANDIED YAMS



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With just the right amount of sweetness and spice, these sweet potatoes are cooked on the stovetop until they are tender, freeing up valuable oven space at your holiday meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 8 medium), peeled
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/4 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Cut the sweet potatoes crosswise into 1-inch-thick rounds. Halve or quarter any extra-large pieces so that they are all similar in size.
  • Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a small bowl. Add the sugar mixture to the Dutch oven and whisk until it forms a paste. Add the potatoes and stir well, spooning the sugar mixture over the potatoes to coat evenly.
  • Cover and cook the potatoes, stirring occasionally and gently to avoid breaking them up, until they are just tender when pierced with the tip of a knife and the sauce resembles a thin syrup, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast until dark brown with a light scent of roasted nuts, about 8 minutes. Season the pecans with some salt while warm, let them cool completely and coarsely chop.
  • Transfer the potatoes with their sauce to a large serving platter and sprinkle the pecans over the top.

CANDIED YAMS AND MARSHMALLOWS



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My honey kept asking for candied yams with the OJ and marshmallows. I couldn't find a recipe, so I made one up. I must say it came out mighty fine!

Provided by CRW

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes     Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ½ pounds yams
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Roast whole yams in preheated oven until heated through but not quite tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir brown sugar, orange juice, and nutmeg with the melted butter to dissolve the sugar completely; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until the liquid thickens into a syrup, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Peel cooled yams. Cut yams into bite-size chunks; arrange in a single layer in a 13x9-inch baking dish. Drizzle syrup over the yams.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, twice opening the oven to spoon syrup over the yams, until the chunks are fork-tender, about 35 minutes. Arrange marshmallows over the yams and continue baking until the marshmallows are puffy and browned, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.3 calories, Carbohydrate 125.2 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 89.6 mg, Sugar 65.7 g

CANDIED YAMS AND APPLES



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My husband's favorite (mother-in-law's recipe) for candied yams. It's more like a dessert than a vegetable. It is very easy to make, and very tasty.

Provided by brandibakesbest

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
⅓ cup chopped pecans
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (15 ounce) cans cut yams, drained
¼ cup margarine
2 cups mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Toss apple, pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Alternate layers of coated apple and cut yams in an 11x7-inch pan. Dot with margarine and cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until reduced and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Cover with marshmallows and continue to bake until golden, 10 to 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 131.8 mg, Sugar 40.5 g

CHEF JOHN'S CANDIED YAMS



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Sure, everyone knows orange-fleshed sweet potatoes aren't really yams, but it makes for a shorter name. I'm not a huge sweet side dish person, but I make an exception for these candied yams that use lemon instead of orange juice as a sweetener.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 quarts cold water
3 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup maple syrup
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Salt to taste
Chopped pistachios, pecans, or walnuts for garnish

Steps:

  • Stir salt into 2 quarts cold water in a large pot. Transfer sweet potato pieces to pot and place over high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are not quite tender but still cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Use the tip of a knife to test for doneness. Drain.
  • Place brown sugar, butter, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and pinch of salt in a skillet. Place over medium-high heat, stirring until glaze ingredients melt and start bubbling. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to thicken up, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer drained sweet potatoes to skillet. Raise heat to high and cook and stir until potatoes are coated with glaze and very tender, and glaze has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to serving dish; garnish with chopped nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 2293.9 mg, Sugar 40.1 g

GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large yams
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup canned pineapple juice
2 1/2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Pinch of ground cloves
1/2 cup strawberry preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut off the ends of the yams, then peel and cut the yams into 1/2-inch-thick circles. Add to a 2-quart baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until thoroughly blended. Stir in the pineapple juice, cinnamon, vanilla and cloves. Taste the mixture to make sure it's sweet to your liking and pour over the yams. Spread the strawberry preserves on top of the yams.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake until the yams are semi-tender, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the yams are caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes more.
  • Plate and serve hot. And don't forget to pour the sauce from the baking dish on top!

QUICK CANDIED YAMS



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This recipe comes from the label on a can of Bruce's brand yams. The yams can be prepared in the oven, on the stovetop, or in the microwave.

Provided by janem123

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (16 ounce) cans whole yams in heavy syrup
2/3 cup syrup, from can yams
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Oven directions:
  • Combine syrup, sugar, and butter in saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
  • Place yams in shallow baking dish and pour sauce over yams.
  • Bake at 350* for 25-30 minutes.
  • Stovetop directions:.
  • Place all ingredients in a small saucepan.
  • Bring just to boil on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir, and serve.
  • Microwave directions:.
  • Combine all ingrediens in a microwave safe dish.
  • Cover and mocrowave on high for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes. Stir and serve.

GRANDMA TOLLI'S CANDIED YAMS



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My grandma's candied yams are the best candied yams I have ever had! The pineapple is an awesome addition to this sweet dish.

Provided by ntolliver213

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup unsalted butter
½ cup pineapple juice
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 (29 ounce) cans cut yams, drained
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pineapple juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir to combine and cook until sugars have dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place drained yams in a casserole dish. Add pineapple chunks. Pour sauce over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Add marshmallows to the top and continue to bake until golden and melted, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving so sauce can thicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.6 calories, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 106.3 mg, Sugar 68.2 g

GREAT-GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS



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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

8 medium yams, peeled and cubed
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
1 cup orange juice, or as needed
1 cup miniature marshmallows, or to taste

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

THE BEST EVER CANDIED YAMS RECIPE - (4/5)



The Best Ever Candied Yams Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by jsides

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium sized yams, peeled and sliced
1 stick butter
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place the peeled and cut yams into a large pot and cover with water. Place the pot on the stove top, turn the heat to high, and let the yams boil for about 5 minutes. Then, drain the yams and set the to the side. In a separate pot, add 1 stick of butter and begin to melt it over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, reduce the heat to low and add in the granulated sugar and the brown sugar. Stir and cook for 1 minute, then turn the heat off. Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger. Stir and add in the vanilla extract. Place the yams into a buttered baking dish and pour the candied mixture all over the yams. Fold in the ingredients and make sure the yams are well coated with the candied mixture! Place the yams in a preheated 375°F oven, uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove the yams from the oven and add the marshmallows on top. Place the yams back into the oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until the marshmallows are cooked to your liking.

CANDIED CANNED YAMS WITH MARSHMALLOWS



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Can not remember where I got this recipe but have been using it for years. Everyone asks for Me to bring it for family and friend get together.

Provided by SadisticChef

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (1 lb) cans yams
2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Drain yams saving 3/4 cup of the syrup.
  • Combine syrup, butter, raisins, cinnamon and marshmallows.
  • Heat over medium stirring till marshmallows melt.
  • Add yams and stir.
  • Pour mixture into casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • Top with some extra mini marshmallows and bake additional 10 minutes til browned.

MOM'S CANDIED YAMS WITH CARAMEL



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I took my mom's childhood candied yam recipe and added a layer of caramel. It is now a must at every Thanksgiving and Christmas and is often requested with much anticipation by anyone who has had it. One recipe will serve 6, but barely. I promise there won't be leftovers. If you're going to feed 6 or more, I suggest doubling the recipe in a 9x13-inch pan.

Provided by TheEnvyOfKings

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 ounces caramel topping
2 cups marshmallows, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix sweet potatoes, pineapple, butter, brown sugar, salt, egg, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Pour half the sweet potato mixture into a 9x9-inch casserole dish. Pour caramel sauce over sweet potatoes; top with 1 cup marshmallows. Spread the remaining sweet potato mixture over marshmallow layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Add the remaining 1 cup marshmallows and bake until marshmallows are golden brown, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 274.2 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

CANDIED YAMS WITH APPLES



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Make and share this Candied Yams with Apples recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs yams, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb granny smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 medium onions, cut into 1 inch wedges
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl to combine.
  • Transfer to a baking dish and bake, stirring occasionally, until yams are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Increase oven to 500 degrees and bake until liquid evaporates and yams are browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

BASIC CANDIED YAMS



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Basic candied yams! You can alter them how your family likes.

Provided by NaamahBengals

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes     Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 large yams, peeled and sliced into large cubes
1 cup brown sugar
1 ½ cups butter, melted, divided
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Arrange yams in the prepared baking dish. Combine brown sugar, 1/2 of the melted butter, and vanilla extract in a small bowl; pour evenly over yams. Cover the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove and coat with remaining butter. Cover and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Remove the cover, top with marshmallows, and bake until marshmallows are melted, 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.7 calories, Carbohydrate 103.3 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 232.8 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

YUMMY CANDIED YAMS



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Yams for the holidays, in a thick syrup, very sweet and delightful. Top with a dash of cinnamon, if you like!

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup water
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, place potatoes in water. Top with butter and sugar, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, without stirring, until mixture is thick and syrupy, 40 minutes. Mixture will thicken slightly as it cools. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 181 mg, Sugar 53.7 g

CANDIED YAMS, HEART HEALTHY



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Make and share this Candied Yams, Heart Healthy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 yams (enough to yield 3 cups)
1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend, packed
2 teaspoons flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon orange peel
2 teaspoons soft tub margarine
1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Cut yams in half and boil until tender but firm (about 20 minutes).
  • When cool enough to handle, peel and slice into 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated orange peel.
  • Place half of the sliced yams in a medium-sized casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with spiced sugar mixture.
  • Dot lightly with half the amount of margarine.
  • Add a second layer of yams, using the rest of the ingredients in the same order as above. Add orange juice.
  • Bake uncovered in oven preheated to 350° F for 30 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.6, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 123.9, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 7.8, Protein 2.4

Tips:

  • Choose firm, brightly colored yams for the best results.
  • Peel and cut the yams into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to allow the yams to cook in a single layer.
  • Cover the pot while cooking to help the yams soften more quickly.
  • Stir the yams occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the sugar, butter, and spices to the yams towards the end of cooking, allowing them to caramelize and flavor the yams.
  • Serve the candied yams warm or at room temperature, garnished with fresh parsley or orange zest.

Conclusion:

Candied yams are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed on a variety of occasions. Whether you're serving them for a holiday meal, a weeknight dinner, or a potluck, these sweet and flavorful yams are sure to be a hit. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy yams, give this recipe a try!

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