How to Make Great-Grandma's Candied Yams - A Step-by-Step Guide

Great-Grandma's Candied Yams is a classic holiday recipe that has been passed down through generations in my family. This dish is a staple at our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, and it always brings back fond memories of my great-grandmother's warm and welcoming kitchen. The combination of tender yams, sweet brown sugar, and warm spices creates a dish that is irresistible and comforting.

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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

Information

  • 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

  • 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

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 55mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 73g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 1676mg