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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Brandi Bohlander
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my yams didn't turn out as good as I expected. I think I might have used the wrong type of yams.
Eric Cunningham
[email protected]I made these yams for my family, and they loved them. They said they were the best candied yams they've ever had.
Nirjhor Hossain
[email protected]These yams are so delicious and easy to make. I've made them several times, and they're always a hit.
Aaditya Gupta
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of yams, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The glaze was perfectly balanced, and the yams were cooked to perfection.
Halime Molla
[email protected]These yams are a must-have at our Thanksgiving dinner. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Rusa Razmadze
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and savory in this recipe. The yams are cooked perfectly, and the glaze is divine.
Jane Lopez
[email protected]These yams were so easy to make, and they turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Yehia Herez
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my yams turned out mushy. I think I might have cooked them for too long.
Peter Burrows
[email protected]I made these yams for a potluck, and they were a big hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.
damon jacobsen
[email protected]These yams were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Hamid waqas
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the yams turned out perfectly. They were sweet, tender, and flavorful. My family loved them!
Sabrina Burns
[email protected]I made these yams for my family, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavor of the glaze, and the yams were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.
Emily Manis
[email protected]These yams were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner. They were so easy to make, and they turned out so beautifully. The glaze was perfectly caramelized, and the yams were soft and tender. I will definitely be making these again.
MD NYON KHAN
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of yams, but these were delicious! The candied glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the yams were cooked to perfection. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, loved them.
Kharikhola School
[email protected]Grandma's candied yams were a family tradition, and this recipe brought back so many memories. The yams were perfectly tender and sweet, with a hint of spice. I served them with roasted chicken and green beans, and everyone loved them.