Candied Yams
"Candied yams, with or without marshmallows, are a must for Thanksgiving! With an easy to make sweet syrup, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, these sweet potatoes are a classic holiday side. Add mini marshmallows and bake for a melty holiday favorite everyone will love. These candied yams can be made with or without marshmallows. As a child, the marshmallows were my daughter’s favorite part. The charred, melted gooey topping was irresistible! She’s now 25 and still insists on the marshmallows!"
Serves6
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time40 min
Cooking MethodArray
Cooking Vessel Size8x8 baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 pound sweet potatos
- 1 cup white/brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon water/orange juice
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cup mini marshmallows
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Scrub and score the sweet potatoes around the center and place in a large pot of boiling water. Cover and gently boil for 20-30 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork.
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Drain potatoes and place in a bowl of ice water until cool enough to handle then slip the skins off (see our video for this method). Cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch slices or cubes.