How to Make Candied Yams and Marshmallows - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic comfort food, few dishes can rival the hearty, sweet, and satisfying flavors of candied yams topped with gooey marshmallows. This beloved side dish is a staple on many holiday tables and is the perfect complement to a variety of main dishes.

Whether you're preparing for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a cozy family dinner, candied yams and marshmallows offer a delightful blend of earthy sweetness from the yams and a touch of sugary warmth from the marshmallows. T...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds yams
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups marshmallows

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Roast whole yams in the preheated oven until heated through but not quite tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Reduce the oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir brown sugar, orange juice, and nutmeg with the melted butter to dissolve the sugar completely; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until the liquid thickens into a syrup, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Peel cooled yams. Cut yams into bite-sized chunks; arrange in a single layer in a 13x9-inch baking dish. Drizzle syrup over the yams.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, twice opening the oven to spoon syrup over the yams, until the chunks are fork-tender, about 35 minutes. Arrange marshmallows over the yams and continue baking until the marshmallows are puffy and browned, about 10 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    551 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 90mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 125g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 66g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 53mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1693mg