Yummy Candied Yams

Name: Yummy Candied Yams
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 0.5 cup water; 1 cup butter; 2 cups white sugar

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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!

Recipe by Pamela

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup water
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar

Directions

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 (per serving)

446	Calories
23g	Fat
62g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 446
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	30%
Saturated Fat 15g	73%
Cholesterol 61mg	20%
Sodium 181mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 62g	22%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 54g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 8mg	42%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 157mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.