Candied Yams

So what are candied yams? Well…they’re the ones that come in the pot with all the brown sugar and butter and not the ones with the marshmallows. Nevertheless, these are really good and my husband just simply cannot enjoy any holiday without them. This is his mother’s recipe by way of his sister, Kathy. Kathy’s one of those people who when you ask her for a recipe she says “put some of this, add some of that”…measurements aren’t really her thing. We worked together on this, though, and came up with a solid recipe that is a hit. RIP Caretha.

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Serving Size: 4- 6 servings

Chef: Kathy DeHaan Hunter

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Candied Yams

My hubby's favorite side dish.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients

• 3 yams or sweet potatoes, cut and peeled
• 1 stick salted butter
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon nutmeg
• 1 heaping tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Peel and cut yams into cubed slices.
2. Pour 1/4 cup water into large saucepan.
3. Add yams and bring to a boil.
4. Add sugars, butter, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon and salt, and bring to a second boil.
5. Lower heat slightly and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until yams are tender.

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