Great-Grandma's Candied Yams

Name: Great-Grandma's Candied Yams
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 230 min
Total time: 255 min
Ingredients: 8 medium yams, peeled and cubed; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small chunks; 1 cup orange juice, or as needed; 1 cup miniature marshmallows, or to taste

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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.

Recipe by MARAH

Published on November 19, 2010

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

3 hrs 50 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

16 servings

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Ingredients

8 medium yams, peeled and cubed
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
1 cup orange juice, or as needed
1 cup miniature marshmallows, or to taste

Directions

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 (per serving)

344	Calories
5g	Fat
73g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 55mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 73g	27%
Dietary Fiber 9g	30%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 42mg	210%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 1676mg	36%

* 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.