CINNAMON CANDIED YAMS
This recipe was our family's favorite twist on the traditional holiday dish. My grandmother served at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and now I make it for my own family. We prefer it without marshmallows, but you may use them if you wish. This recipe is so easy that you don't really have to do any work besides peeling and chopping the yams. I've tried other recipes for sweet potatoes, but none of them come close to being as delicious as this one!
Provided by JenSmith
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 2 1/2-inch pieces (no need for perfect dice).
- Do NOT boil the sweet potatoes or they will not have a good texture.
- Heat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the sweet potatoes into a large buttered casserole dish or glass baking dish.
- Place pats of butter or margarine on top of the sweet potatoes.
- Pour the candies in around the sweet potatoes, then sprinkle with the brown sugar.
- Add water over the top.
- Bake for about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are just tender, stirring halfway through.
- The candies should be melted and the yams will be a deep red-orange color.
- Top the yams with marshmallows if desired, and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Place a cookie sheet on the rack below the yams to cactch any drips from the melting marshmallows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 146, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 21.5, Protein 3.2
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Bilal Waheed
bilalw@yahoo.comThese yams were a disappointment. They were bland and boring. I won't be making them again.
Landon Brenlish
b-landon@gmail.comI've never been a fan of candied yams, but these were actually really good. The cinnamon and sugar coating was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Thejay Gamer prose
t@aol.comThese yams were the perfect side dish for my holiday meal. They were sweet, savory, and oh-so-delicious.
M Waseemjutt MWaseemjutt
m53@hotmail.comI made these yams for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a total disaster. They were mushy and flavorless.
Kojo Dickson
kojo.dickson33@gmail.comThese yams were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Tahira Khatoon
t_k72@yahoo.comI've made these yams for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're a delicious and festive side dish.
makombe jacob21
m.jacob2129@yahoo.comThese yams were easy to make and they looked beautiful on the table. They were a hit with my guests.
Laurie Maldonado Ham
l-ham12@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of candied yams, but these were surprisingly good. The sweetness was balanced out by the tartness of the cranberries.
Williw
williw47@aol.comThese yams were a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper.
Faith Malaza
f@aol.comI love the addition of cinnamon to these yams. It gives them a unique and delicious flavor.
Jaidi Junaid gull
gull_j@yahoo.comThese yams were a nice change from the usual mashed potatoes. They were sweet and savory, and they paired well with the roasted turkey.
Sun
sun86@hotmail.comI've tried many different recipes for candied yams, but this one is by far the best. The yams are always moist and flavorful.
Sadaif Bashir
sadaif.b41@gmail.comThese yams were a disappointment. They were dry and bland. I won't be making them again.
Jennifer Smith
smith.jennifer28@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the yams came out a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar by half.
Olwethu Mndela
molwethu8@hotmail.comThese yams are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of cinnamon and sugar.
Romeo lslam
lslam.romeo6@gmail.comI've made these yams several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great side dish for any holiday meal.
gerald rephu
rephu9@hotmail.comThese yams were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! They were perfectly caramelized and had just the right amount of sweetness. My guests couldn't stop raving about them.