Great-Grandmas 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.

Step: 1

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.

Step: 2

While yams are soaking, preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

Step: 3

Mix white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.

Step: 4

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.

Step: 5

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.

Per Serving: 344 calories; protein 3.2g; carbohydrates 73.4g; fat 4.7g; cholesterol 11.4mg; sodium 54.7mg.

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