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

Leba Vuniwaka
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These yams were amazing! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Khan Je
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These yams were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Noyon Noyonvai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the yams came out perfect. They were tender and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Xettre babu
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These yams were easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Cab00se
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I made these yams for my holiday potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Nadeam Nadeam
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These yams were a little too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.


Lala Luqman
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I'm not a big fan of yams, but these were actually really good. The candied coating was perfect.


Saimkhan Abro
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These yams were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them.


lee hawk
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I followed the recipe exactly and the yams came out too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less brown sugar next time.


Serenity Hendrickson
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The yams are always tender and flavorful.


Fati Hilal
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These candied yams were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! They were perfectly sweet and gooey, with a hint of spice. I'll definitely be making them again next year.